Protests against gun violence in schools are taking off after a high school shooting in Florida left 17 dead. The White House said on Monday it backs efforts to improve background checks on gun purchases. - REUTERS

Students protest as White House grapples with background checks

Protests against gun violence in schools are taking off after a high school shooting in Florida left 17 dead. The White House said on Monday it backs efforts to improve background checks on gun purchases. - REUTERS

Published: 20 Feb 2018