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Thousands file past the body of George Floyd to pay their respects

Mr Floyd -- who grew up in the city -- was killed while in police custody nearly two weeks ago.

More than six- thousand people have filed past the coffin of George Floyd in Houston, Texas to pay their respects; North Korea halts all communications with South in row over leafleting; and the British prime minister, Boris Johnson, has said the government could not ignore the anger and "undeniable feeling of injustice" sparked by George Floyd's killing.

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  • Tue 9 Jun 2020 06:06GMT