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Now playing Next world news George Floyd protests: Tens of thousands flood US streets Dozens of largely peaceful demonstrations took place in American cities on Saturday after a week of chaos and unrest following the death of George Floyd. 06/06/2020
Now playing Next no comment Mass protests in London over the death of George Floyd Protesters gathered in London's Parliament Square on Saturday to show solidarity with protesters in the United States over the death of George Floyd in Minnesota last week. 06/06/2020
Now playing Next world news George Floyd: Protests continue in Europe despite virus restrictions More protests against racism are taking place across Europe on Sunday. On Saturday, demonstrations in France and in the UK defied coronavirus restrictions. 06/06/2020
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