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Tuesday, 14 February 2006, 19:02 GMT

In pictures: Cartoon protests

Kentucky Fried Chicken outlet destroyed in Lahore on Tuesday

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Pakistani protesters attacked fast-food outlets and other Western targets in Lahore venting their fury over Danish cartoons satirising the Prophet Muhammad.

Protestors attack a McDonald's restaurant

Protestors attack a McDonald's restaurant

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Demonstrators damaged a McDonald's restaurant during Pakistan most violent protests so far over the caricatures.

Demonstrators clash with police in Lahore

Demonstrators clash with police in Lahore

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Two demonstrators were shot dead and many more wounded, as crowds clashed with police.

Pakistani policemen arrest students during a demonstration in Islamabad, 14 February

Pakistani policemen arrest students during a demonstration in Islamabad, 14 February

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In the capital, Islamabad, students stormed the area around Western embassies.

Pictures of US President George W Bush and Danish Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen (R) during a protest in Peshawar.

Pictures of US President George W Bush and Danish Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen (R) during a protest in Peshawar.

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In the Pakistani city of Peshawar, the US and Danish leaders were satirised.

Protesters wave posters, flags and copies of the Koran during a demonstration condemning Danish cartoons in Irbil, Iraq .

Protesters wave posters, flags and copies of the Koran during a demonstration condemning Danish cartoons in Irbil, Iraq .

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Demonstrators also condemned the Danish cartoons in the Kurdish Iraqi city of Irbil.

Iranian protestors throw petrol bombs at the British embassy in Tehran, as security men form a cordon.

Iranian protestors throw petrol bombs at the British embassy in Tehran, as security men form a cordon.

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In Iran, protesters threw stones and petrol bombs at the UK embassy despite heavy police presence.

Indonesia Muslim student shout "God is great" during an anti-Danish protests in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Indonesia Muslim student shout "God is great" during an anti-Danish protests in Jakarta, Indonesia.

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The largest Muslim nation, Indonesia, also contributed to Tuesday's anti-Danish protests.

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