Sleepless in Los Angeles as cries for injustice turn into a terrifying chorus

Sleepless in Los Angeles as cries for injustice turn into a terrifying chorus

As armed soldiers patrol the streets,the unease of a 70-day pandemic lockdown in Los Angeles has given way to fear of what comes next.

  • byMichael Idato

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'People were panicked and tripping over':DC protesters fear worse to come

'People were panicked and tripping over':DC protesters fear worse to come

Marilyn Figueroa says those protesting against the death of George Floyd have been treated much more harshly than armed demonstrators at anti-lockdown rallies.

  • byRachael Dexter
Riots flare in New York,Washington and LA as Trump threatens to deploy military

Riots flare in New York,Washington and LA as Trump threatens to deploy military

America's biggest cities have again descended into vandalism as governors condemn Trump's threat to unleash the US military to restore law and order.

  • byMatthew Knott
Australia not immune from US-style racial tension
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Australia not immune from US-style racial tension

The problems that provoked rioting in the US have parallels here in Australia.

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Please Explain podcast:Los Angeles,curfews and riots

Please Explain podcast:Los Angeles,curfews and riots

In this episode,Los Angeles-based culture editor-at-large Michael Idato speaks with national editor Tory Maguire about the riots in Los Angeles over the death of George Floyd,a black man who died in police custody.

  • byTory Maguire
Manhattan shops ransacked after looters ignore New York curfew,pleas of protesters

Manhattan shops ransacked after looters ignore New York curfew,pleas of protesters

New York City's curfew was ignored as roving bands of rioters smashed windows at Macy's department store and grabbed merchandise in Chelsea and SoHo.

  • byLarry Neumeister
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Woods says Floyd death'crossed line'amid call for change

Woods says Floyd death'crossed line'amid call for change

Tiger Woods has joined NBA great Michael Jordan,Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton and Australian driver Daniel Ricciardo in speaking out over the US unrest.

'It's everyone versus racism':Hill respects Wingard's media ban

'It's everyone versus racism':Hill respects Wingard's media ban

St Kilda's Brad Hill said he respects Chad Wingard's decision to ban mainstream media at a time when vision of the US protests have had an emotional impact locally.

  • byJon Pierik
'People are fed up':Spike Lee releases short film

'People are fed up':Spike Lee releases short film

Spike Lee has reimagined his 1989 film Do the Right Thing as part of the George Floyd protests.

  • bySonia Rao
Hamilton's anger at F1's silence over racism

Hamilton's anger at F1's silence over racism

Some F1 drivers have followed Lewis Hamilton's lead after the world champion criticised his sport's silence over the killing of African American man George Floyd.

Trump urges governors to crack down on violent protests
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Trump urges governors to crack down on violent protests

US President Donald Trump urged state governors to crack down on protests over racial inequality that have engulfed the nation's major cities,as officials extended curfews in hopes of preventing a seventh night of looting and vandalism.