Protests keep Melania from joining spouse events

(7 Jul 2017) Anti-globalization protesters are keeping US first lady Melania Trump from joining the spouses of world leaders attending an international summit in Germany. Mrs. Trump's spokeswoman, Stephanie Grisham, said Hamburg police haven't cleared the first lady to leave the government guest house where she and President Donald Trump spent the night because of the protesters. Spouses typically get together while leaders are in meetings during international summits like these. Friday's program for the spouses included a boat ride, lunch and a tour of a climate control centre. Mrs. Trump tweeted that she was thinking of those who were hurt during protests that began on Thursday. She said she hopes everyone stays safe. Anti-globalization activists have set dozens of cars ablaze and tried to block leaders' delegations from entering the grounds of the Group of 20 summit. Police have said at least 111 officers were hurt during Thursday's clashes. Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter:   / ap_archive   Facebook:   / aparchives   ​​ Instagram:   / apnews   You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...