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路透社:苏格兰进行历史性的独立公投
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Polls open in Scotland for historic independence vote
苏格兰进行历史性的独立公投
It's voting day in Scotland where residents are deciding on whether to become independent from Britian. Polls opened under dreary skies in Edinburgh where the first batch of voters willing to speak said they voted YES, for independence. In Glasgow,the deputy leader of the secessionist party Nicola Sturgeon cast her ballot.... a short while later unionist supporter and former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown cast his. The front pages of Scottish newspapers reminded their readers of the momentous nature of the poll. Opinion on the eve of the vote show a neck and neck contest with hundreds of thousands of voters saying they were still undecided. Results of the referendum should be known by early Friday.
今天是苏格兰的投票日，居民们将决定是否从英国独立出来。天空灰蒙蒙的时候，爱丁堡的投票站已经开放，第一批愿意发表看法的选民表示，他们投票支持独立。在格拉斯哥，分离主义党派副党魁尼古拉·斯特金(Nicola Sturgeon)也投出了她的选票。不久之后，统一派支持者和前英国首相布朗也参加了投票。苏格兰报纸首页提醒读者投票的重要意义。投票前夕的民意调查显示支持和反对阵营并驾齐驱。数十万选民表示自己还没做决定。全民公投的结果将在周五早上揭晓。
Australian officials carry out sweeping counter-terrorism raids
澳大利亚进行大规模反恐袭击
Australian police conduct massive anti-terrorism raids Thursday to thwart planned acts of violence against the public.Hundreds of heavily armed police in Sydney and Brisbane stormed into homes and businesses before dawn and have detained at least 15 people.
周四，澳大利亚警方发动了大规模的反恐袭击，挫败恐怖分子计划的对公众实施的暴力行动。悉尼和布里斯班数百名全副武装的警察在黎明之前突袭了住户和商铺，拘留了至少15人。
(SOUNDBITE)(English) AUSTRALIAN FEDERAL POLICE ACTING COMMISSIONER ANDREW COLVIN SAYING: "Police believe that this group that we have executed this operation on today had the intention and had started to carry out planning to commit violent acts here in Australia. Those violent acts particularly related to random acts against members of the public."
澳大利亚联邦警察代理长官ANDREW COLVIN：“警察相信，我们在今天的行动中打击的这个团体有意图，而且已经开始实施在澳大利亚的暴力活动计划。那些暴力行为主要是随机对公众进行袭击。”
Local media say authorities had information that the group supported Islamic State and were planning attacks that included snatching someone and executing them on camera. Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott.
当地媒体表示，当局有信息表明这些恐怖分子支持伊斯兰国，计划实施袭击，包括抓住一些人进行处决，并通过摄像头记录播放。澳大利亚总理艾伯特发表了讲话。
(SOUNDBITE)(English) AUSTRALIAN PRIME MINISTER TONY ABBOTT SAYING: "That's the intelligence we received. The exhortations,quite direct exhortations were coming from an Australian who is apparently quite senior in ISIL to networks of support back in Australia to conduct demonstration killings here in this country, so this is not just suspicion, this is intent and that's why the police and security agencies decided to act in the way they have."
澳大利亚总理艾伯特：“这是我们收到的情报。那些劝告，非常直接的劝告就来自一名澳大利亚人，他很明显是ISIL一名资深人员，负责澳大利亚的支持网络，进行示范性的杀戮。所以这并不仅仅是怀疑，而是有意图的，这也是警察和安全机构以今天的方式采取行动的原因。”
Abbott said there are at least 60 Australians who are currently serving with Islamic State and other terror groups in the Middle East.
艾伯特表示，目前至少有60名澳大利亚人为伊斯兰国和中东地区其他恐怖组织服务。
Thai PM makes insensitive comment about tourist murders
游客遇难 泰国总理发表评论
Grieving family members of a slain British tourist met with officials in Thailand Thursday. Relatives of 23 year old Hannah Witheridge- one of two British tourists found dead on a Thai beach Monday- met with Thai police and British embassy officials to discuss the ongoing investigation. Witheridge's mutilated body, along with that of 24 year old David Miller, were found on the resort island of Koh Tao. Police are investigating locals and foreigners as possible suspects. The incident is threatening the country's already shaky tourism industry. The number of visitors is down 10 percent from last year after the army staged a coup in May. And recent comments about the murders from general turned Prime Minister Pruyuth Chan-ocha aren't helping.
周四，泰国官员接见了一名遇难的英国游客悲痛的家人。23岁的Hannah Witheridge——周一在泰国沙滩发现的两名遇难英国游客中的一人——她的亲人得到了泰国警方和英国大使馆官员的接见，讨论仍在进行的调查问题。Witheridge和24岁的David Miller残缺的尸体在Koh Tao度假小岛被发现。警方正在调查有嫌疑的当地人和外国人。该事故对泰国原本已经岌岌可危的旅游业造成了威胁。五月份的军事政变后，泰国的游客人数比去年减少了10%。最近由将军成为总理的巴育对该谋杀事件的评论并未提供任何帮助。
(SOUNDBITE)(Thai) PRIME MINISTER PRAYUTH CHAN-OCHA SAYING: "We have to understand them (tourists). They think Thailand is beautiful and safe. They can do whatever they want, wear bikinis everywhere. But I want to ask if they think they'll be safe wearing bikinis in Thailand-- unless they are unattractive."
泰国总理巴育：“我们必须理解游客们。他们认为泰国是美丽和安全的。他们可以随心所欲，可以穿着比基尼在任何地方徜徉。但是我想要问一下，他们是否认为在泰国穿比基尼是安全的——除非他们不吸引人。”
The Thai tourism industry accounts for 10 percent of the country's economy.
泰国的旅游业占据全国经济总量的10%。
路透社娱乐:明星讨论苏格兰独立辩论
Celebs speak up in Scottish independence debate
明星讨论苏格兰独立辩论
A rising number of famous Scots, and other celebrities, have gone public with their views on whether Scotland should become independent and leave the United Kingdom come September 18th. In the Nay-sayers camp, "Harry Potter" author and Edinburgh-resident J.K. Rowling wrote on her own website that after reading many sources "I have come to the conclusion that while independence might give us opportunities - any change brings opportunities - it also carries serious risks." She also donated 1 million pounds to the "Better Together" campaign that is against Scottish independence. Joining her in her view is Rolling Stones front man Mick Jagger who is among 200 British stars who signed a letter urging Scotland to remain in the union. Also
against the break-up is former Beatle Paul McCartney and legendary musician David Bowie. But an independent Scotland has some high-profile supporters as well - namely former James Bond star Sean Connery, a longtime Scottish nationalist. He has said the independence referendum would be an opportunity "too good to miss" and it would help boost artistic creation in the north. Emmy Award winning actor Brian Cox is also in the pro-camp as well as "Goldeneye" actor Alan Cumming and twins Charlie and Craig Reid of the Scottish band The Proclaimers.
白宫发言:奥巴马在空军基地发表讲话
Remarks by the President at MacDill Air Force Base
Tampa, Florida
12:04 P.M. EDT
THE PRESIDENT: Hello, MacDill! (Applause.) I want to thank General Austin for his introduction, Lloyd, for your exceptional leadership -- were you about to sneak off the stage?
GENERAL AUSTIN: Yes, sir. Yes, sir, I was.
THE PRESIDENT: Go ahead. (Laughter.) It’s better when Lloyd is not standing next to me because I don’t look small.
(Laughter.) General Austin has done such an extraordinary work, both commanding our forces in Iraq; today as the commander of CENTCOM. I want to thank somebody else for his own lifetime of service to America –- first as a soldier who fought in Vietnam; now as our Secretary of Defense –- Chuck Hagel. Give it up for Chuck. (Applause.)
Chuck was here a few weeks ago to welcome the new head of Special Operations Command, General Joe Votel. Give Joe a big round of applause. (Applause.) For those of you who don’t know, 13 years ago, Joe led his team of Army Rangers as they jumped into Afghanistan to establish our first base there –- by jumping out of the plane alongside them. So Joe is a tough guy, and he knows what he is doing and I can’t think of somebody who is more qualified to head up our Special Forces. And so we want to thank Joe for accepting this assignment.
Your member of Congress, Kathy Castor, is here. Give Kathy a big round of applause -- there she is right there. (Applause.Your Wing Commander, Colonel Dan Tulley. (Applause.) Your senior enlisted leaders: Command Sergeant Major Chris Greca; Command Sergeant Major Chris Faris; Chief Master Sergeant Matt Lusson. (Applause.) And most of all, I want to salute all the spouses and military families on base, because let’s be honest -– they’re the force behind the force. (Applause.) I spent time with some of them last night, and it’s clear why our military is the finest fighting force in the history of the world -- and it’s because our military families are serving right alongside you.
I know we’ve got some Air Force in the house. (Applause.) It’s great to be at the home of the 6th Air Mobility Wing.
(Applause.) The 927th Air Refueling Wing. (Applause.) CENTCOM. (Applause.) SOCOM. (Applause.) We’ve got some Army here. (Hooah!) Navy. (Hooyah!) The Marines. (Oorah!) And Coast Guard. (Laughter and applause.) We love our Coast Guard. (Laughter.)
Now, I’m not here to give a long speech. But what I really wanted to do is come down and just shake some hands. I just received a briefing from General Austin and met with your commanders. I met with representatives from more than 40 nations.
It is a true team effort here at MacDill. And I came here to say the same thing that I’ve been saying to troops on bases across this country, around the world, and a few months ago in Bagram -- and that is thank you. On behalf of the American people, I want to thank all of you for your service; I want to thank all of you for your sacrifice; I want to thank you for your commitment to each other and your commitment to our country. As your Commander-in-Chief, I could not be more proud of each and every one of you.
For nearly 75 years, the men and women of MacDill have lived a commitment to “Airmen, Mission, and Community.” You’ve supported our troops through each generation of challenges. And as home to both Central Command and Special Operations Command, you have shouldered some of the heaviest responsibilities in dealing with the challenges of this new century.
For more than a decade -– ever since that awful September morning 13 years ago; ever since Joe and his Rangers took that jump a month later -– you, and all our men and women in uniform, have borne the burden of war. Some of you -– our quiet professionals, our Special Forces -– were among the first to go. When the decision was made to go into Iraq, you were there. When we refocused the fight back to Afghanistan, you were there. You have served with skill, and honor, and commitment, and professionalism.
And some of you carry the wounds of these wars. I know some of you lost friends. Today, we remember all who have given their lives in these wars. And we stand with their families, who’ve given more than most Americans can ever imagine. And we honor those sacrifices forever.
But here is what I want every single one of you to know. Because of you, this 9/11 Generation of heroes has done everything asked of you, and met every mission tasked to you. We are doing what we set out to do. Because of you, Osama bin Laden is no more. Because of you, the core al Qaeda leadership in Afghanistan and Pakistan has been decimated. Because of you,Afghans are reclaiming their communities; Afghan forces have taken the lead for their country’s security. In three months, because of you, our combat mission will be over in Afghanistan, and our war in Afghanistan will come to a responsible end. That's because of you.
You and our counterterrorism professionals have prevented terrorist attacks. You’ve saved American lives. You’ve made our homeland more secure. But we’ve always known that the end of the war in Afghanistan didn’t mean the end of threats or challenges to America.
Here at MacDill, you knew this and have known this as well as anybody. You played a central role in our combat and counterterrorism operations. You make sure our troops and pilots get what they need in order to get the job done. You train forces around the world so countries can take responsibility for their own security. The 6th Air Mobility Wing is continuously deployed, supporting our humanitarian and combat operations around the world -– “Ready to Defend.” And your work is as vital as ever.
Because in an uncertain world full of breathtaking change, the one constant is American leadership.
In a world where technology provides a small group of killers with the ability to do terrible harm, it is America that has the capacity and the will to mobilize the world against terrorists –- including the group in Syria and Iraq known as ISIL.
Our intelligence community, as I said last week, has not yet detected specific plots from these terrorists against America.
But its leaders have repeatedly threatened America and our allies. And right now, these terrorists pose a threat to the people of Iraq, the people of Syria, the broader Middle East -- including our personnel, our embassies, our consulates, our facilities there. And if left unchecked, they could pose a growing threat to the United States.
So, last month, I gave the order for our military to begin taking targeted action against ISIL. And since then, our brave pilot and crews –- with your help -– have conducted more than 160 airstrikes against these terrorists. Because of your efforts, we’ve been able to protect our personnel and our facilities, and kill ISIL fighters, and given space for Iraqi and Kurdish forces to reclaim key territory. They’ve helped our partners on the ground break ISIL sieges, helped rescue civilians cornered on a mountain, helped save the lives of thousands of innocent men, women and children. That's what you’ve done.
Now going forward, as I announced last week, we’re going to degrade and ultimately destroy ISIL through a comprehensive and sustained counterterrorism strategy. And whether in Iraq or in Syria, these terrorists will learn the same thing that the leaders of al Qaeda already know: We mean what we say; our reach is long; if you threaten America, you will find no safe haven. We will find you eventually.
AUDIENCE: Hooah! (Applause.)
THE PRESIDENT: But -- and this is something I want to emphasize -- this is not and will not be America’s fight alone. One of the things we’ve learned over this last decade is, America can make a decisive difference, but I want to be clear: The American forces that have been deployed to Iraq do not and will not have a combat mission. They will support Iraqi forces on the ground as they fight for their own country against these terrorists.
As your Commander-in-Chief, I will not commit you and the rest of our Armed Forces to fighting another ground war in Iraq.
After a decade of massive ground deployments, it is more effective to use our unique capabilities in support of partners on the ground so they can secure their own countries’ futures. And that's the only solution that will succeed over the long term.
We’ll use our air power. We will train and equip our partners. We will advise them and we will assist them. We will lead
a broad coalition of countries who have a stake in this fight. Because this is not simply America versus ISIL -- this is the people of the region fighting against ISIL. It is the world rejecting the brutality of ISIL in favor of a better future for our children, and our children’s children -- all of them.
But we're not going to do this alone. And the one thing we have learned is, is that when we do things alone and the countries -- the people of those countries aren't doing it for themselves, as soon as we leave we start getting into the same problems.
So we've got to do things differently. This is why we’ve spent the past several weeks building a coalition to aid in these efforts. And because we’re leading in the right way, more nations are joining us. Overall, more than 40 countries so far have offered assistance to the broad campaign against ISIL. Some nations will assist from the air -- and already France and the United Kingdom are flying with us over Iraq, with others committed to join this effort.
Some nations will help us support the forces fighting these terrorists on the ground. And already Saudi Arabia has agreed to host our efforts to train and equip Syrian opposition forces. Australia and Canada will send military advisors to Iraq. German paratroopers will offer training. Other nations have helped resupply arms and equipment to forces in Iraq, including the Kurdish Pershmerga.
Arab nations have agreed to strengthen their support for Iraq’s new government and to do their part in all the aspects of the fight against ISIL. And our partners will help to cut off ISIL funding, and gather intelligence, and stem the flow of foreign fighters into and out of the Middle East.
And meanwhile, nearly 30 nations have helped us with humanitarian relief to help innocent civilians who’ve been driven from their homes -- whether they are Sunni, or Shia, or Christian, or Yazidi, or any other religious minority.
Yesterday, at the White House, I met with an outstanding American leader -- retired Marine General John Allen. He worked with Iraqi tribal leaders as they fought to reclaim their own communities from terrorists, and he’s going to serve as America’s special envoy to build and coordinate this incredible coalition. And I’ve called on Congress to make sure you’ve got all the authorities and resources you need to get the job done.
But the point is we cannot do for the Iraqis what they must do for themselves. We can’t take the place of Arab partners in securing their own region and a better future for their own people. We can't do it for them, but this is an effort that calls on America’s unique abilities -- and responsibilities -- to lead.
In a world that’s more crowded and more connected, it is America that has the unique capability to mobilize against an organization like ISIL. In a world full of broader social challenges, it is America that has the unique capability and know-how to help contain and combat a threat like Ebola, the epidemic in Africa. And yesterday, on top of all that we’re already doing to help, I announced a major boost to our response. We’re establishing a military command center in Liberia,at the request of their government, to support civilian efforts across the region. And Major General Darryl Williams,commander of our Army forces in Africa, arrived yesterday -- he’s already on the ground. And our armed forces will bring their unique, unrivaled expertise in command and control, and logistics and engineering, including creating an air bridge to get health workers and medical supplies into West Africa faster. And obviously, in all our efforts, the safety of our personnel will remain a top priority.
In the nation of Liberia, one person who heard this news yesterday was reported to say, “We have been praying to get the disease wiped out of our country. So if the coming of U.S. troops will help us get that done, we [will] be happy.” And that's the story across the board. If there is a hurricane, if there is a typhoon, if there is some sort of crisis, if there is an earthquake, if there’s a need for a rescue mission, when the world is threatened, when the world needs help, it calls on America. Even the countries that complain about America -- (laughter) -- when they need help, who do they call? They call us. And then America calls on you.
To all the servicemen and women here and around the world: we ask a lot of you. And any mission involves risk. And any mission separates you from your families. And sending our servicemembers into harm’s way is not a decision I ever take lightly; it is the hardest decision I make as President. Nothing else comes close. I do it only when I know the mission is vital to the security of this country that we love. I do it only because I know that you’re the best there is at what you do. And, frankly, there just aren’t a lot of other folks who can perform in the same ways -- in fact, there are none. And there are some things only we can do. There are some capabilities only we have.
That’s because of you -- your dedication, your skill, your work, your families supporting you, your training, your command structure. Our Armed Forces are unparalleled and unique. And so when we’ve got a big problem somewhere around the world,it falls on our shoulders. And sometimes that’s tough. But that’s what sets us apart. That’s why we’re America. That’s what the stars and stripes are all about.
And between war and recession, it has been a challenging start to this new century. We’ve been busy. This has not been an easy 14 years. And many of you came of age in these years. But I want you to know, as I stand here with you today, I’m as confident as I have ever been that this century, just like the last century, will be led by America. It will be and is an American century.
At home, we’re bouncing back, better positioning ourselves to win the future than any nation on Earth. Overseas, we’re moving forward, answering the call to lead. And even when it seems like our politics is just dividing us, I want you to remember that when it comes to supporting you and your families, the American people stand united. We support you. We are proud of you. We are in awe of your skill and your service. Only 1 percent of Americans may wear the uniform and shoulder the weight of special responsibilities that you do, but 100 percent of Americans need to support you and your families -- 100 percent.
This is a moment of American leadership, and thanks to you, it is a moment that we are going to meet. And I will keep standing up for your interests and for our security, and for the human rights and dignity of people wherever they live. And we’re going to keep on working with our allies and partners to take out the terrorists who threaten us wherever they hide.
Because in stark contrast to those who only know how to kill and maim and tear down, we keep on building up and offering a future of progress and hope. And like the generations before us, we’re willing to defend this country we love. We’re willing to help others on this planet that we share. We’re protected by patriots like you. And for all those reasons, the United States of America will remain the greatest force for freedom that the world has ever known.
Thank you very much, everybody. I’m proud of you. God bless you. God bless the United States of America. (Applause.)
