World News Briefs -- June 1, 2020

France 24: From Berlin to New Zealand, protests against death of George Floyd spread internationally

As demonstrations against the police killing of George Floyd spread across the United States in recent days, protesters in cities around the world also took up the mantle to decry systemic racism and police brutality in the United States and at home.

Many people have watched with growing unease at the civil unrest in the US after the latest in a series of police killings of unarmed black men and women. Floyd died on May 25 in Minneapolis after a white police officer kneeled on Floyd’s neck for almost nine minutes, including several minutes after he became unresponsive. The officer, Derek Chauvin, has been fired and charged with murder. The three other officers with him were also fired.

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MIDDLE EAST

Saudi-led coalition says it shot down two Houthi drones.

Yemen: UN makes urgent funding plea as vital operations end.

Iran says 230 killed in November protests.

Iran risks 'stronger' second wave if guidelines ignored.

Iran says scientist jailed in US 'to return in days'.

Iran ready to ship more fuel to Venezuela despite US 'threats'.

Masks, personal mats and no ablutions as Saudis reopen mosques.

Lebanon says too early to claim victory over virus.

Autistic Palestinian shot by Israeli police buried amid revenge call.

ASIA

China accuses US of double standards over Hong Kong protests.

China says military force an option to stop Taiwan’s fight for independence.

Border skirmish becomes battle of spin as Indian and Chinese soldiers turn to social media.

For the first time in 30 years, Hong Kong will not hold a mass vigil commemorating the Tiananmen square massacre.

Coronavirus: South Korea closes schools again after biggest spike in weeks.

India coronavirus: Huge crowds as some train services resume.

India expels two Pakistani officials on 'espionage' charges.

Alarm over Duterte's new anti-terrorism bill for Philippines.

AFRICA

Libya: At least five civilians killed in Tripoli rocket attack.

Dozens killed in separate Burkina Faso attacks. Militants target Burkina Faso market, aid convoy in deadly attacks.

Somalia: 10 killed as minibus hits roadside bomb near Mogadishu.

Cameroon military acknowledges soldiers arrested in Togo.

Most Malawians 'more scared of hunger than Covid-19'.

South Africa delays reopening schools as country eases Covid-19 lockdown measures. Coronavirus: South Africans cheer as alcohol goes back on sale.

DR Congo reports fresh Ebola outbreak.

Sudan gold, fuel smuggling costs hundreds of millions annually.

EUROPE

Kremlin says Russia not involved in US riots, calls them Washington’s domestic affair.

Russia slams 'dangerous' US foreign policy moves.

Russia eases lockdown despite recording more than 9,000 new Covid-19 cases in a day.

Armenian PM tests positive for virus as cases surge.

Northern Ireland faces 'potent threat' from Brexit and Covid-19.

Pope Francis blesses faithful at St. Peter's Square for first time in 3 months.

Queen Elizabeth photographed riding a horse at Windsor Castle.

AMERICAS

White House calls for 'law and order' as violent protests rage.

Fires burn near White House amid violent protests.

Amid protests, Trump says he will designate Antifa as terrorist organization.

Latin America becomes epicenter of coronavirus pandemic.

Pro- and anti-Bolsonaro rallies erupt in Brazil as Covid-19 cases pass 500,000.

Mexico nears 10,000 deaths.

Mexico orders probe into alleged graft linked to ex-president.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Coalition strike kills senior ISIS leader wanted by the US.

Judge mulls bringing Guantanamo prisoner to U.S..

US offers $3 million reward for ISIS propaganda chief.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Wall Street and Fed fly blind as coronavirus upends annual stress tests.

Facebook employees rebel over Mark Zuckerberg's refusal to act against Trump.

Emirates could take 4 years to return to normal: chief.

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