New York police arrested as many as 100 protesters at rallies in solidarity with Baltimore activists. Independent U.S. Senator Bernie sanders confirmed he would seek the 2016 democratic nomination for president. In Brazil, police used tear gas and rubber bullets against striking teachers in the opposition held state of Parana. A huge parade marched through Ho Chi Minh city to mark the 40th anniversary of the victory that reunified Vietnam. The world bank said Urkaine's economy will shrink by 7.5 percent this year, worse than the 6.8 percent decline in 2014.
