Libyas un recognized government says its taking complete control of the capital after months of fighting against the wall Khalifa Haftar. Russias president demands swift action after delays in cleaning up a fuel spill in the arctic polar region. And joining us youre still with the sports including talk n. F. L. Quarterback drew brees apologizes after a backlash from teammates over empty racism protests in the u. S. Welcome to the new could have your company cities across the United States are bracing for more protests as crowds gather to remember george floyd within the past 15 minutes the body of the 46 year old black american has arrived for the 1st of the memorial gatherings in the city of minneapolis where he died 10 days ago after a policeman. Now its on his neck as he was arrested the mobile really is due to be attended by friends civil rights leaders and of those who shared the outrage over the death all full officers involved now face charges a key demand of protest as meanwhil
Of fighting against the war khalifa haftar. And russias president demand swift action after delays in cleaning up a field spill in the arctic air in the region. Welcome to the program the us city of minneapolis is about to move from protest to remembrance as crowds gather for a service commemorating george floyd the body of the 46 year old black american was has arrived for the 1st of the memorial gatherings in the city of minneapolis thats where he died 10 days ago after a policeman knelt on his neck as he was arrested the memorial is due to be attended by friends civil rights leaders and others who shared in the outrage over his death all 4 Police Officers involved now face charges a key demand of the protesters meanwhile extra security is in place at the white house after days of demonstrations christine salumi will join us shortly from a vigil in new york but 1st we start our coverage in minneapolis with john hendren time ticks away now for the moment when people will really be abl
To the program the us city of minneapolis is moving from protests to remembrance as crowds gather for a Service Honoring george floyd a memorial is due to begin there in less than an hour for the 46 year old black american who died after police knelt on his neck during an arrest the event will be attended by Family Friends and civil rights leaders and others who shared in the outrage over his death 10 days ago all 4 officers involved have not been charged a key demand of the protesters john hendren is in minneapolis for us a really a chance to reflect for the many that are attending in 10 days that have changed america in so many ways. That is true there will be ram remember and of the man is a gentle giant he is over well over 2 meters tall 6 feet 4 inches high and hell be remembered as a father and his daughter giana of course will be here let me just give you a little idea of the set up here that is where people check in on on the far side over there and as you move along here this
Former defense secretary for accusing him of stoking divisions. Tensions high in hong kong as thousands defy a police ban to mark the 31st anniversary of the square crackdown. And daily coronavirus death toll surged to a new high in brazil and mexico which continue to ease restrictions. Mourning relatives civil rights leaders and politicians have held a memorial for george floyd the black man whose death in Police Custody sparked an outpouring of anger across the u. S. And the world mourners at a ceremony in minneapolis stood for 8 minutes and 46 seconds the length of time a white Police Officer knelt on floyds neck ignoring his cries that he couldnt breathe freuds death has brought Police Violence against black civilians back into the spotlight a civil rights activist reverend sharpton gave a eulogy for floyd saying it was time to stand up in his name. You know much throwing story has been the story of black folks because ever since 401 years ago. The reason we could never be who we w
Died during a police arrest. This is the area to deal with police and criminal justice. 3 of the Police Officers involved in floyds arrest in minneapolis make their 1st Court Appearance charged with aiding and abetting 2nd degree murder. A u. S. Navy veteran held by iran for almost 2 years is released as part of a deal that saw Washington Free an american iranian scientists. So then the 1st Memorial Service honoring a black man in the United States who died in Police Custody has been held in minneapolis poignant memories was shared of george floyd whose murder spots those nationwide protests the event was also used as a rallying cry to overhaul the Justice System mourners including celebrities musicians and politicians stood in silence for 8 minutes and 46 seconds that select the time floyd is said to have been pinned and a Police Officer. Its crazy all these people came to see my brother. Thats amazing to me that he touched so many people hearts you know that he had such an i was you