U.S. nationwide protests escalated overnight, erupting in violence following a threat by President Trump to unleash the military, declaring himself the president of law and order.
Police officers were targeted despite curfews in scores of U.S. cities, while protests were broken up with tear gas and rubber bullets.
There was widespread looting, and scenes of chaos, as international outrage is growing.
Nina-Maria Potts has more:
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