Violence has escalated in the USA as protests over the death of George Floyd continue across the country. <br /> <br />On a fifth night of widespread unrest, demonstrators converged on the White House in Washington shouting “Black Lives Matter” and “I can’t breathe”. <br /> <br />Curfews imposed in major cities – including Minneapolis, Atlanta and Los Angeles – have been defied, with cars burned and shops looted during the night. <br /> <br />More than 1,400 people have been arrested in 17 cities cross the country since the start of the protest. <br /> <br />US President Donald Trump has urged Minnesota officials to “get tougher” with the demonstrators. Report by Avagninag. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
