Furious muslim uproar continues over prophet cartoons

Thousands of Syrians enraged by caricatures of Islam’s revered prophet torched the Danish and Norwegian embassies yesterday – the most violent in days of furious protests by Muslims in Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

Sun, 05 Feb, 2006 - 11:28

Faced by the spreading violence and international concern, top religious officials in Syria urged calm.

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