World News Briefs -- June 1, 2020 (Evening Edition)

Daily Mail: Donald Trump says 'I am your law and order president,' orders 'heavily-armed soldiers' to D.C. and threatens to deploy military nationwide - then has protesters tear-gassed outside White House so he can walk to a burned-out church and brandish a Bible

* President Donald Trump declared himself the 'law and order president
* As he spoke law enforcement officials used rubber bullets, tear gas and officers on horse back to clear out protesters
* Done so Trump could walk to an historic church across from the White House for a photo-op
* Donald Trump told governors on Monday that they need to 'dominate' the riots by arresting and incarcerating those who incite violence and destruction
* 'You have to dominate or you'll look like a bunch of jerks,' the president asserted, adding: 'You have to arrest and try people'
* He also demanded that those rioting, looting, setting fire and smashing windows be given 10 years in jail to deter this from happening in the future
* Trump threatened to deploy the 101st Airborne Division of the Army to face off with the violent protesters
* He held a teleconference with governors, law enforcement and other national security officials on Monday with officials like AG Bill Barr and Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley on the call in the Situation Room
* Meeting was meant to discuss how to keep Americans safe in the wake of violent riots, but turned into a nearly hour-long rant from the president where he asserting governors look like 'fools'
* The riots sparked across the country after the death of George Floyd
* Trump has blamed governors and mayors for allowing the violence to continue because they have not yet activated the National Guard in their states
* Protesters surrounded the president's residence on Sunday and set fire to American Flags in Lafayette Park – directly across from the White House

President Donald Trump declared himself the 'law and order president' Monday night as law enforcement officials used rubber bullets, tear gas and officers on horse back to clear out protesters so Trump could walk to an historic church across from the White House for a photo-op.

'I am your president of law and order,' Trump said in the Rose Garden as the split screen on televisions across the nation showed peaceful protesters being fired upon and cleared out 30 minutes before Washington D.C.'s curfew went into affect.

'The biggest victims of the rioting are peace loving citizens in our poorest communities, and as they are president, I will fight to keep them safe. I will fight to protect you. I am your president of law and order and an ally of all peaceful protesters,' Trump said in brief remarks.

Read more ....

MIDDLE EAST

Saudi-led coalition says it shot down two Houthi drones.

UN forced to cut aid to Yemen, even as virus increases need.

Yemen: UN makes urgent funding plea as vital operations end.

Iran says 230 killed in November protests.

Iran risks 'stronger' second wave if guidelines ignored.

Iran says scientist jailed in US 'to return in days'.

Iran ready to ship more fuel to Venezuela despite US 'threats'.

Masks, personal mats and no ablutions as Saudis reopen mosques.

Lebanon says too early to claim victory over virus.

Turkey eases lockdown as restaurants reopen, flights resume.

Autistic Palestinian shot by Israeli police buried amid revenge call.

Worker in Netanyahu's office diagnosed with COVID-19.

ASIA

Khalilzad sounds upbeat note on chances for intra-Afghan peace talks.

China accuses US of double standards over Hong Kong protests.

China says military force an option to stop Taiwan’s fight for independence.

Border skirmish becomes battle of spin as Indian and Chinese soldiers turn to social media.

For the first time in 30 years, Hong Kong will not hold a mass vigil commemorating the Tiananmen square massacre.

Coronavirus: South Korea closes schools again after biggest spike in weeks.

India coronavirus: Huge crowds as some train services resume.

India expels two Pakistani officials on 'espionage' charges.

Pakistan prime minister defends lifting lockdown, urges nation to 'live with the virus'.

Alarm over Duterte's new anti-terrorism bill for Philippines.

AFRICA

Libya: At least five civilians killed in Tripoli rocket attack.

Dozens killed in separate Burkina Faso attacks. Militants target Burkina Faso market, aid convoy in deadly attacks.

Somalia: 10 killed as minibus hits roadside bomb near Mogadishu.

Cameroon military acknowledges soldiers arrested in Togo.

Most Malawians 'more scared of hunger than Covid-19'.

South Africa delays reopening schools as country eases Covid-19 lockdown measures. Coronavirus: South Africans cheer as alcohol goes back on sale.

DR Congo reports fresh Ebola outbreak.

Sudan gold, fuel smuggling costs hundreds of millions annually.

EUROPE

Putin sets July 1 for vote to extend his rule for years.

Kremlin: Trump tells Putin about idea for summit with Russia.

Kremlin says Russia not involved in US riots, calls them Washington’s domestic affair.

Russia slams 'dangerous' US foreign policy moves.

Russia eases lockdown despite recording more than 9,000 new Covid-19 cases in a day.

Top opposition figure detained in Belarus.

Armenian PM tests positive for virus as cases surge.

Spain reports no virus deaths for first time since March.

Northern Ireland faces 'potent threat' from Brexit and Covid-19.

Pope Francis blesses faithful at St. Peter's Square for first time in 3 months.

Queen Elizabeth photographed riding a horse at Windsor Castle.

AMERICAS

Medical examiner: Floyd’s heart stopped while restrained.

Floyd’s brother pleads for peace; Trump takes combative tone.

New York City imposes 11 p.m. curfew amid Floyd protests.

White House calls for 'law and order' as violent protests rage.

Fires burn near White House amid violent protests.

Amid protests, Trump says he will designate Antifa as terrorist organization.

South America ignores Europe and reopens as virus peak nears.

Latin America becomes epicenter of coronavirus pandemic.

Pro- and anti-Bolsonaro rallies erupt in Brazil as Covid-19 cases pass 500,000.

Mexico nears 10,000 deaths.

Mexico orders probe into alleged graft linked to ex-president.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

UN report says Taliban is maintaining relations with al Qaeda despite deal with US.

Coalition strike kills senior ISIS leader wanted by the US.

Judge mulls bringing Guantanamo prisoner to U.S..

US offers $3 million reward for ISIS propaganda chief.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Wall Street closes higher as recovery signs soothe protest, pandemic worries.

Wall Street and Fed fly blind as coronavirus upends annual stress tests.

Facebook staffers walk out saying Trump's posts should be reined in. Facebook employees rebel over Mark Zuckerberg's refusal to act against Trump.

Emirates could take 4 years to return to normal: chief.