Thousands of rioters clashed with police and Nato peacekeepers across Afghanistan today in demonstrations against the publication of cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed. One person was killed and an unknown number were injured.

Rioters clashed with police and Nato peacekeepers during demonstrations today against the publication of cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed.

A cargo aircraft crashed into Afghan mountains today with 10 people on board, said a spokeswoman for Nato-led peacekeeping forces.