2015.10.31：Russian airliner crashes in central Sinai - Egyptian PM

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Russian airliner crashes in central Sinai - Egyptian PM

埃及总理证实：俄罗斯客机坠毁于西奈半岛中部

A Russian airliner has crashed in central Sinai with more than 200 people on board, the office of Egypt's prime minister has confirmed.

埃及总理办公室已经证实，一架载有200余人的俄罗斯客机在西奈半岛中部坠毁。

The Airbus A-321 had just taken off from the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, on its way to the Russian city of St Petersburg.

这架空客A321刚刚从红海度假胜地沙姆沙伊赫（Sharm el-Sheikh）起飞，其目的地是俄罗斯的圣彼得堡市（St Petersburg）

There were conflicting reports about the fate of the plane, some suggesting it had disappeared over Cyprus.

关于这架飞机究竟去向如何，（媒体）争执不休，一些人认为它失踪于塞浦路斯（Cyprus）上空。

Most of the passengers are said to be Russian tourists.

机上大多数人为俄罗斯游客。

The plane is operated by the Russian airline Kogalymavia.

该飞机隶属于俄罗斯Kogalymavia航空公司。

Latest reports say it is carrying 217 passengers and seven crew.

最新的报道显示其上载有217名乘客和7位机组人员。

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【学习短语】

conflicting reports

the fate of the plane