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Added on the 09/01/2021 18:22:43 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
Law enforcement officers secure the US Capitol after a police officer was killed after a car slammed into a security barrier srurounding the Capitol building. The Capitol is on lockdown with National Guard troops mobilized after shots were reportedly fired in the incident. The driver who rammed at the police officers is also dead. IMAGES
Strict security measures are in place along Pennsylvania Avenue near the US Capitol, on the route President-elect Joe Biden will take as part of a ceremonial parade on Inauguration Day. Washington, DC, and state capitals across the country are on alert for possible pro-Trump armed protests. IMAGES
Images of protesters supportive of outgoing President Donald Trump breaching security cordons outside the Capitol building after clashing with police in Washington, DC. The US House and Senate were forced into emergency recess following protesters breaking through security. IMAGES
Minnesota residents pay respect to 'Purple Rain' superstar Prince after his death. Rough cut (no reporter narration)
Thousands of people queue early in the morning around Vatican City to pay their respects to former pope Benedict XVI, whose body will lie in state for three days at St Peter's Basilica before his funeral. IMAGES