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George Floyds death an American tragedy with global echoes
LONDON LONDON (AP) When black men died at the hands of U.S. police in recent years, the news made international headlines. Since his death while being detained by Minneapolis police last week, Floyds face has been painted on walls from Nairobi, Kenya to Idlib, Syria. The outpouring of outrage and support reflects the power and reach of the United States, a country whose best and worst facets fascinate the world. She said she couldnt bear to watch the widely circulated footage of Floyds death. Floyds death also dropped a spark into cities already smoldering from the coronavirus pandemic.