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George Floyd: How is the world reacting?

We hear global reaction after the conviction of former police officer, Derek Chauvin

Derek Chauvin, the former police officer filmed kneeling on George Floyd's neck for more than nine minutes has been convicted of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and manslaughter. Mr Floyd's death in Minneapolis last year led to global mass protests against racism and police brutality. We'll hear reaction from around the world to the murder conviction and what this means for the Black Lives Matter movement.

Also, in Russia President Putin has given his annual State of the Nation address - accusing other nations of picking on Russia like jackals around a tiger. Meanwhile, the authorities have been taking action to head off planned protests by supporters of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, including detaining some of the activists behind them. We'll bring you the latest on both stories.

And, every day we are joined by a health expert to answer your questions about coronavirus. Today our guest is Dr Maria Sundaram - infectious disease epidemiologist at ICES Ontario in Toronto.

(Photo: People react after the verdict in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., April 20, 2021. Credit: Reuters/Octavio Jones)

53 minutes

Last on

Wed 21 Apr 202115:06GMT

Broadcast

  • Wed 21 Apr 202115:06GMT

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