4 arrested in Libyan Embassy attack, anti-U.S. protests continue
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By Bob Sirott, FOX 32 News at Nine Co-Anchor - bio | email
CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) -
It's a story that has generated worldwide attention and alarm: four people are under arrest for the Libyan Embassy attack that killed a U.S. ambassador and three others.
The suspects are being questioned as protests over an anti-Islamic film erupt throughout the Middle East.
Hundreds of protesters stormed the U.S. Embassy in Yemen's capital today and burned American flags. Angry crowds also gathered in Iraq, and demanded that U.S. diplomats leave the country. In Iran, about 50 protesters shouted "death to America" outside a Swiss embassy, which is a hub for U.S. interests. And in Cairo, police officers were forced to use tear gas to control demonstrators.
All this outrage sparked by a new anti-Islamic film that negatively portrays the prophet Muhammad.
"This video is disgusting and reprehensible," Hillary Clinton said. "It appears to have a deeply cynical purpose, to denigrate a great religion and to provoke rage."
Mushtaq says: "On an international level, Muslim countries organized effective protests so that America will not have the courage to insult the sanctity of Prophet Muhammad."
The protests come after a deadly attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya that killed four Americans, including U.S. ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens. Another victim identified today is former Navy Seal Glen Doherty.
A deputy interior minister says the deadly raid may have been timed to coincide with the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Right now, investigators are trying to find out if the suspects are linked to a terrorist group.
"I want people around the world to hear me. To all those who would do us harm, no act of terror will go unpunished," President Obama exclaimed.
President Obama ordered increased security at all U.S. missions around the world. He also deployed marine anti-terrorism security teams to provide extra protection for U.S. missions in Libya.
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder says the FBI has already opened an investigation looking into the deaths of the four Americans.
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