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US offices in Egypt, Libya attacked 2012

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Flames engulf the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi late Tuesday. (Esam Omran Al-Fetori / Reuters)
Flames engulf the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi late Tuesday. (Esam Omran Al-Fetori / Reuters)

A mob armed with guns and grenades launched a fiery attack on the U.S. Consulate, killing the U.S. ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens and three other Americans. Follow updates on this developing story.

A film trailer posted to YouTube that purportedly attacks Islam's prophet, Muhammad, has sparked protests against U.S. interests in Egypt and several other countries. Follow updates on this ongoing story.

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