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PHOTOS: Latest in protests of anti-Islam film

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A look at protests and events around the world Friday connected to the anti-Islam film "Innocence of Muslims," produced in the United States, and vulgar caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad published in a French satirical weekly. At least 49 people, including the U.S. ambassador to Libya, have been killed in recent violence linked to the protests of the film, which has also renewed debate over freedom of expression in the U.S. and in Europe.

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PAKISTAN

At least 19 people were killed and nearly 200 injured as protests by tens of thousands turned violent in the cities of Peshawar, Lahore, Karachi and the capital of Islamabad after the government encouraged peaceful demonstrations and declared a national holiday - "Day of Love for the Prophet."


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