Egyptian security forces have sealed off the area near the U.S. Embassy in Cairo, one of several cities across the Muslim world where protesters demonstrated against an anti-Islamic video posted on the Internet. Egyptian forces took dozens of protesters into custody overnight following a fourth day of violent demonstrations in Cairo and other cities in […]
Protests Rage Over Anti-Muslim Film
Posted September 14th, 2012 at 2:55 pm (UTC-5)
A fourth day of protests erupted across the Muslim world Friday, where anger continues to grow over an anti-Islamic video posted on the Internet. From Tunisia to Egypt, Sudan to Yemen, protesters laid siege to embassies of the U.S. and its allies, denouncing the video and those they feel have not done enough to stop […]
More Anti-US Protests Over Anti-Muslim Film
Posted September 14th, 2012 at 1:20 pm (UTC-5)
New protests erupted across the Muslim world Friday, where anger is spreading over an anti-Islamic video posted on the Internet. The most recent protests broke out in Tunisia’s capital of Tunis, where police fired tear gas at rock-throwing demonstrators, some of whom were amble to jump over the wall surrounding the U.S. embassy. The violence […]
Man Allegedly Behind Anti-Islam Film Slams Protesters
Posted September 14th, 2012 at 11:55 am (UTC-5)
A man who says he was behind the private film sparking demonstrations in the Muslim world is criticizing the protesters. In an interview with U.S.-government-funded Radio Sawa, the alleged director of the film says his fellow Arabs “have to learn demonstrate peacefully against the issues on which we disagree.” He says any allegation the United […]
More Anti-US Protests Over Anti-Muslim Film
Posted September 14th, 2012 at 10:50 am (UTC-5)
New protests erupted across the Muslim world Friday, where anger is spreading over an anti-Islamic video posted on the Internet. The most recent protests broke out in Tunisia’s capital of Tunis, where police fired tear gas at rock-throwing demonstrators, some of whom were amble to jump over the wall surrounding the U.S. embassy. The violence […]
More Anti-US Protests Over Anti-Muslim Film
Posted September 14th, 2012 at 8:35 am (UTC-5)
Demonstrations continued for a fourth day across the Muslim world over an American-made anti-Islamic video. U.S. and other foreign missions have stepped up security following violent attacks that began Tuesday. Protesters in several cities across the Middle East, south and east Asia and Africa spread out after midday prayers Friday, denouncing the video and those […]
More Anti-US Protests Expected Over Anti-Muslim Film
Posted September 14th, 2012 at 3:10 am (UTC-5)
The U.S. has been tightening security at diplomatic installations across the world, as authorities brace for more violent demonstrations in the Middle East against an American made anti-Islam film. Crowds are expected to gather after Friday prayers. In the early morning hours, Egyptian police used tear gas to disperse protesters near the U.S. Embassy in […]
Libya Arrests 4 Over US Consulate Attack
Posted September 14th, 2012 at 12:50 am (UTC-5)
Libyan officials say four people have been arrested in connection with this week’s deadly assault on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, as authorities brace for more violent demonstrations across the Middle East against an anti-Islam film produced in the United States. Authorities in Libya did not provide details about those arrested over the attack Tuesday […]
Anti-American Protests in Yemen Kills 4
Posted September 13th, 2012 at 8:35 pm (UTC-5)
Four protesters were killed when a mob stormed the grounds of the U.S. embassy in Yemen Thursday, part of a wave of violent demonstrations against an anti-Islam film produced in the United States. Yemeni President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi immediately condemned the violence and promised to protect U.S. citizens in Yemen. The White House says […]
Anti-US Protests Ignite Over Anti-Muslim Film
Posted September 13th, 2012 at 6:40 pm (UTC-5)
Hundreds of protesters stormed the grounds of the American embassy in Yemen Thursday, part of a wave of violent demonstrations against an anti-Islam film produced in the United States. Security guards used water cannons and shot in the air to break up the mob in Sana’a. Several diplomatic cars were burned and a number of […]
