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Added on the 06/09/2020 13:34:02 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
People start gathering in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, as tens of thousands of demonstrators are expected to march in the US capital to mark the date of civil rights leader Martin Luther King's historic "I have a dream" speech. IMAGES
Thousands of opposition supporters attend a festive concert, organised by the authorities, in downtown Minsk ahead of the country's presidential election. Belarus will hold presidential election on August 9, 2020. IMAGES
People gather in Toulouse, in southern France, to watch the launch of Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket, which is bound to take off from Europe's spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana at 4pm local time (1900 GMT). IMAGES
Dozens of protesters waving Palestinian flags gather outside the White House to protest US President Joe Biden's support for Israel's war in Gaza, ahead of his State of the Union speech. IMAGES
People gather at Jerusalem's Mount Zion Cemetery where slain Al-Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh is laid to rest. Israel bolstered security in Jerusalem ahead of the funeral of veteran journalist Abu Akleh, two days after she was killed during an Israeli army raid. Israel and the Palestinians have traded blame over the fatal shooting of the 51-year-old Palestinian-American during clashes in the Jenin refugee camp. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.