BBC news 2009-06-01 加文本

1. The International Committee of the Red Cross says tens of thousands of vulnerable civilians remain in the Swat Valley, in need of immediate and comprehensive help.

in need of需要

例句：She is very much in need of excitement, but that dreary professor HAS none to offer
      她所需要的那种刺激，不是‘灰色的教授’所能给与的！

2.US officials described Cuba’s response as a positive development and a step forward.

a step forward向前一步

例句：He took a step forward in his career.
      他的事业又向前迈进了一步。

3.For nearly two years, Hamas has been in charge of the Gaza Strip while Fatah dominates in the West Bank.

in charge of 负责，管理

例句：Red Cross is in charge of the operation to fly in supplies to the refugees.
      红十字会负责向难民空运供给。

4.Reports from Washington said that 54% of bondholders had signed up to a deal that would give them at least a 10% stake in what’s likely to emerge as a much smaller company.

sign up签约

例句：It's time to sign up for school soon, but Xiao Qiang still hasn't got enough tuition money, so he went to borrow money  in a hurry.
      马上就要报名了，学费还没有凑够，小强火急火燎的四处借钱。