27 Aug
US President Donald Trump says he will send federal law enforcement to the state of Wisconsin, where protests continue following the police shooting of a black man.
Jacob Blake was critically injured when he was shot several times in the back on Sunday in the city of Kenosha.
Anti-police demonstrations there have turned violent, with clashes with officers and shootings at night.
Trump tweeted on Wednesday, "We will NOT stand for looting, arson, violence, and lawlessness on American streets."
He added, "I will be sending federal law enforcement and the National Guard to Kenosha to restore LAW and ORDER."
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and his running mate, Kamala Harris, revealed on Wednesday that they had spoken with Blake's family.
Biden called for an end to violence and systemic racism, and stressed the need for police reform so that no particular race is targeted for questioning or arrest.
Blake's father is expected to take part in an anti-racism rally in Washington on Friday.
NHK
