The grey horse beat Sunnyhillboy in a photo finish. Millions of television viewers around the world watched the 40 runners and riders compete at Aintree in the northwest of England. The 7km-long
steeplechase
was modified slightly after two horses died in last year's race. But despite the changes, two horses still suffered fatal injuries during the race this year.
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The official body overseeing the upcoming presidential election in Egypt has barred 10 candidates. They include the candidate of the Muslim Brotherhood, Khairat al-Shater, and the former spy chief Omar Suleiman. Jon Leyne reports from Cairo.
监督埃及即将来临总统大选的官方机构禁止了10名候选人参选,其中包括穆斯林兄弟组织的候选人Khairat al-Shater及前情报部长Omar Suleiman。Jon Leyne在开罗报道。
This is a big surprise and could dramatically alter the race to become the next president of Egypt. Those disqualified include the former intelligence chief Omar Suleiman apparently because he failed to get enough signatures to endorse his last-minute candidacy. Hazem Salah Abu Ismail, the candidate of the hard-line Islamists, is disqualified because his mother allegedly held American citizenship. And Khairat al-Shater, the candidate of the Muslim Brotherhood, is ruled out because of his time in prison under the Mubarak regime. All are appealing against the decision, and big demonstrations are expected.