Protests turn violent in Portland, Oregon

<p>A second night of protests in the US against President-elect Donald Trump has turned violent in Portland, Oregon.</p><p>Several thousand demonstrators gathered in the centre of the western city. Some smashed shop and car windows, threw firecrackers and set rubbish alight.</p><p>Police declared a riot and arrested 29 people. Protests in other US cities were smaller than on Wednesday.</p><p>Mr Trump earlier said in a tweet the demonstrations were unfair and had been incited by the media.</p><p>The protesters, mainly young people, say a Trump presidency would create deep divisions along racial and gender lines.<br>Mr Trump criticised the protesters after his meeting with President Barack Obama at the White House.</p><p>Meanwhile Mexico's president said he was optimistic his country could have a positive relationship with the US under Mr Trump, despite his anti-Mexican rhetoric during the campaign.<br>Enrique Pena Nieto said he and Trump had agreed to meet, possibly during the transition period before Mr Trump's inauguration in January.</p><p>In Russia, President Putin's spokesman said Mr Trump and Mr Putin were "very much alike" in how they see the world.<br>Dmitry Peskov said Russian experts had been in contact with some members of Mr Trump's staff during the campaign.</p><p>Earlier Mr Trump said it was a "great honour" to meet President Obama for transition talks at the White House.<br>Mr Obama said his priority was to "facilitate a transition that ensures our president-elect is successful"<br><br></p>