End violent protests targeting embassies

Western countries have appealed for an end to violent protests targeting their embassies, sparked by a film mocking the Prophet Muhammad.

The European Union (EU) has urged leaders in Arab and Muslim countries to call immediately for peace and restraint.

And the United States is sending marines to defend its embassy in Khartoum and has called on Sudan to protect foreign diplomats.

At least seven people died in protests in Khartoum, Tunis and Cairo on Friday and there are fears of further unrest.

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