BBC Words in the news: wikileaks soldiers

• first-hand account: a written or spoken report about something given by somebody who was involved. un récit de première main
• blood lust: the enjoyment of and desire to see violence. - soif de sang
• backdoor: secretive and often dishonest or illegal. - clandestin, illicite
• unbecoming: inappropriate or unacceptable (of behaviour). - inconvenant
• plea: statement given in court in response to being accused of a crime. - faire appel
• to plea: plaidoyer
• to push ahead with: continue doing something difficult or unpleasant.- pousuivre