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| - Duty Editor: Karl Malakunas Tel: +852 2829 6211 -- TOP STORIES -- + US scrambles to stem unrest as Trump faces anger + Brazil toll passes 30,000 as virus hammers LatAm + Clashes at Paris protest against police violence + Zoom earnings soar as video meetings become norm + 'Tiger King' loses zoo to woman he tried to kill US-politics-race-unrest,WRAP WASHINGTON Leaders across the United States seek ways to stem mounting unrest over police racism, from extending curfews to engaging protesters, as President Donald Trump faces criticism for deploying force to break up a peaceful rally. 900 words 0600 GMT by Shaun Tandon. Pictures. Video. Graphic Health-virus,WRAP RIO DE JANEIRO Brazil surpasses 30,000 deaths from the coronavirus outbreak as the disease rips through Latin America while Italy prepares to emerge from its darkest days of the pandemic to reopen its borders in time for the European summer. 850 words moved by Jordi Miro. Picture. Video. Graphic. Videographic France-unrest-police-US-racism,WRAP PARIS Clashes break out between police and protesters in Paris as around 20,000 people defy a ban to rally over the 2016 death of a black man in police custody, galvanised by US demonstrations against racism and deadly police violence. 750 words moved by Romain Fonsegrives. Picture. Video Health-virus-US-IT-earnings-Zoom,lead SAN FRANCISCO Zoom reports its earnings soared as its video-meeting service became a popular way to work or socialize while hunkered down due to the coronavirus pandemic. 500 words moved US-television-Netflix-court NEW YORK The star of hit Netflix series "Tiger King" will have to hand over the ownership of his famous zoo to the nemesis he tried to have murdered, a court rules. 250 words moved -- US CIVIL UNREST -- US-politics-race-unrest-LosAngeles,FOCUS LOS ANGELES Protests across Los Angeles have stirred up painful memories of the city's notorious Rodney King and Watts race riots, when African-American anger over police brutality resulted in deadly clashes. 650 words 0530 GMT by Andrew Marszal. Picture. Video US-politics-vote-unrest-Biden,FOCUS WASHINGTON The nationwide US protests for racial justice are giving presidential contender Joe Biden, sidelined by the coronavirus pandemic, the opportunity to reclaim the spotlight. 650 words moved by Chris Lefkow and Elodie Cuzin US-race-police-army-politics,FOCUS WASHINGTON President Donald Trump wants the US military to take the lead in stopping violent race protests, making the Pentagon increasingly vulnerable to accusations of being a tool for his political goals. 700 words moved by Sylvie Lantaume US-politics-race-unrest-solidarity,FOCUS WASHINGTON They are images that surprised and moved Americans: police officers taking a knee alongside protesters in the most widespread civil unrest to rock the nation in decades. 600 words moved by Daniel Woolls. Picture. Video Health-virus-police-racism,FOCUS WASHINGTON Thousands protesting at close quarters, shouting demands and coughing violently when hit by tear gas: experts fear demonstrations roiling the US could reignite the spread of coronavirus. 700 words moved by Issam Ahmed. Picture Also moved: US-politics-race-media,FOCUS US-politics-race-unrest-business-health,FOCUS US-politics-race-unrest-protesters,PROFILE MINNEAPOLIS Tens of thousands of people, from all ethnic and demographic groups, have taken to streets in cities across the United States to demand an end to police brutality. AFP profiles some of them. 800 words moved by Charlotte Plantive, with Paul Handley in Washington, Laura Bonilla in New York and Leila Macor in Miami. Picture. Video -- AMERICAS -- Health-virus-economy-WorldBank WASHINGTON The global economy is facing "staggeringly large" losses and the recovery effort is hampered by a shortage of resources to make up for the damage caused by the coronavirus pandemic, World Bank President David Malpass says. 650 words moved by Heather Scott. File picture US-economy-entertainment-music-stocks-IPO NEW YORK Warner Music Group, one of the globe's "big three" recording companies, is set to proceed with its initial public offering valuing the company up to $13.3 billion. 700 words moved by Maggy Donaldson US-vote-politics-IT-lifestyle,FOCUS WASHINGTON The 2020 US presidential race is becoming a digital-first campaign as the coronavirus pandemic cuts candidates off from traditional organizing and in-person events. 850 words moved by Rob Lever Health-virus-Mexico-animal,VIDEOESSAY CULIACAN, Mexico Kira, a young tiger, arrived at a zoo in Mexico's northeast in April after her owner could no longer feed her due to the coronavirus-induced economic collapse. 500 words moved -- ASIA -- Britain-HongKong-China-politics-unrest,WRAP LONDON Britain's foreign minister says he has spoken to "Five Eyes" allies about potentially opening their doors to Hong Kongers if Beijing's plans to impose a national security law on the city sparks an exodus. 650 words moved by Phil Hazlewood and Jerome Taylor in Hong Kong. Picture -- MIDDLE EAST -- Europe-migrants-Cyprus,FOCUS KOKKINOTRIMITHIA, Cyprus In the thick of the coronavirus lockdown in Cyprus, authorities gave a group of asylum seekers a stark choice: move to an overcrowded camp or go home. 840 words moved by Paul Raymond. File picture -- EUROPE -- Health-virus-Italy-tourism ROME Italy reopens to travellers from Europe, three months after the country went into lockdown, with all hopes pinned on reviving the key tourism industry as the summer season begins. 600 words moved by Ella Ide Hungary-history-politics,FOCUS SZEGED, Hungary For Hungary's nationalist leader Viktor Orban it marks the country's darkest day: "June 4, 1920," a date carved into a triangular column marking the spot where the Hungarian, Romanian, and Serbian borders meet. 800 words moved by Peter Murphy. Picture. Video -- AFRICA -- Health-virus-DRCongo,FOCUS KINSHASA "Corona is a reality. Protect yourself and protect others," Mamie Batata, a worker with the Catholic charity Caritas, booms out through a megaphone as she proceeds through Kimbanseke, a rundown part of Kinshasa. 700 words moved by Bienvenu-Marie Bakumanya. Picture -- LIFESTYLE -- Health-virus-France-fashion,INTERVIEW PARIS French fashion designer Agnes b. says optimism leads her to believe that a better world, driven by young people, will emerge from the coronavirus crisis. 500 words moved by Jean-Louis De La Vaissiere. Video -- SPORT -- Golf-USLPGA-HKG-Chan-health-virus,INTERVIEW HONG KONG Golfer Tiffany Chan could be forgiven for feeling sorry for herself after a turbulent year, but Hong Kong's first US LPGA Tour player is taking the positives from the game's COVID-19 shutdown, determined to establish herself in the fiercely competitive sport. 600 words 0530 GMT by Daniel Hicks. Picture. Video Racing-ENG-Television-Chamberlin-health-virus,INTERVIEW LONDON Racing presenter Ed Chamberlin will switch his microphone on in his spare room on Friday to launch three days of racing coverage as the sport edges back towards normality. 550 words moved by Pirate Irwin. Picture afp
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