1. World

Tear gas fired as clashes erupt outside White House

Police work to keep demonstrators back during a protest on May 31, 2020 in Washington, DC. Across the country, protests were set off by the recent death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota while in police custody, the most recent in a series of deaths of black Americans by the police. Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was taken into custody and charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter. - AFPPolice work to keep demonstrators back during a protest on May 31, 2020 in Washington, DC. Across the country, protests were set off by the recent death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota while in police custody, the most recent in a series of deaths of black Americans by the police. Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was taken into custody and charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter. - AFP

WASHINGTON: Police fired tear gas to try to disperse protesters outside the White House late Sunday as violent clashes erupted in the US capital during the sixth night of nationwide demonstrations.

Tear gas and flash bang devices were used against crowds who had gathered outside President Donald Trump’s official residence, chanting, lighting fires and holding up protest signs, AFP reporters said. - AFP

Clickable Image
Clickable Image
Clickable Image