Words from the news, explained in easy English. From: Italy sends troops to Milan after protests and clashes.
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Vocabulary in this episode
- clashes
You heard “clashes” in the news.
“Clashes” means violent fights between groups of people.
- clashes
For example: The two teams had clashes during the game.
The teams had violent fights during the game.
- sentenced
You heard “sentenced” in the news.
“Sentenced” means a court gave someone a punishment.
- sentenced
For example: The court sentenced him to pay a fine.
The court ordered him to pay money as punishment.
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- Italy sends troops to Milan after protests and clashes
- US sentences Guatemalan man over deadly migrant-smuggling case
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- RechercheThe cabinet also approved immediate legal changes: participation in a group of at least five that endangers public safety during a protest can bring up to five years in prison and a maximum €20,000 fine. Penalties can rise if faces are concealed or people are injured; authorities can order compensation for damage and hold parents liable when minors are responsible.
- RechercheMiranda Orozco pleaded guilty in July to federal offenses involving bringing migrants into the United States resulting in death and serious bodily injury.
- Al JazeeraUS jails Guatemalan man for 30 years over deadly smuggling operation | Migration News | Al Jazeera