Egypt protesters breach US embassy over 'insulting' film

11 September 2012 Last updated at 18:50 ET Help

Protesters have breached the wall of the American embassy in Cairo and torn down a flag over a US-made film which they say is insulting to the Prophet Muhammad.

The American flag, which was flying at half mast to mark the 9/11 attacks, was replaced by an Islamist banner.

Thousands of protesters had gathered outside the embassy.

Catharina Moh reports.

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