In pictures: The world comes together in solidarity protesting George Floyd's death

Thousands rallied outside the US embassies in various countries, chanting I can't breathe

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Syrian artists Aziz Asmar and Anis Hamdoun created a mural depicting George Floyd in the town of Binnish, in Syria's northwestern Idlib province, on Monday.
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MASHHAD, IRAN: Demonstrators lit candles and put up posters for George Floyd. Iranian leaders have cynically criticised Donald Trump's 'racism' and tweeted their support for #BlackLivesMatter.
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Supporters of the Greek Communist Party hold up letters spelling 'I can't breathe' as they protest outside the U.S. embassy.
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In London, a mass demonstration drew thousands to the capital at the weekend, with a huge gathering in Trafalgar Square.
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AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS: People flood to the streets to take part in the protest following the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd.
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COPENHAGEN, DENMARK: People gather for a Black Lives Matter demonstration in front of the US Embassy.
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Despite coronavirus-related restrictions on large gatherings, thousands took to the streets to protest police brutality in Auckland, sparking criticism from some political leaders.
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A flash mob gathers outside the American consulate in Milan, Italy.
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In Berlin, protesters gathered outside the U.S. Embassy, demonstrating for a second day over the weekend. Hundreds of German demonstrators marched in solidarity with American protesters on Saturday and Sunday, chanting "Stop killing us," "Black lives matter" and "No justice, no peace."
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Canadians protest George Floyd killing and racism in Canada in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver.
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