Protestors break into UN building

Protesters angry over an Israeli airstrike in Qana that killed up to 50 refugees broke into the main UN building in the Lebanese capital Beirut today, burning UN and American flags.

Around 500 protesters massed outside the building, which was empty. Some pushed through police barricades, smashed windows and broke inside the building.

Outside, demonstrators chanted slogans against Israel and the US and denounced Arab governments for not doing enough to stop Israel’s 19-day bombardment of Lebanon.