The Lede is following protests across the Muslim world on Friday in response to a film posted on YouTube that mocks Islam’s prophet.

South Sudan, which gained independence from Sudan last year, objected to a United Nations report raising allegations of atrocities by South Sudan’s army.

Armed with guns and rocket-propelled grenades, rival Libyan militias fought on the streets of Tripoli, Libyan officials said, highlighting the country’s persisting lawlessness and insecurity.

Armed with guns and rocket-propelled grenades, rival Libyan militias fought on the streets of Tripoli, Libyan officials said, highlighting the country’s persisting lawlessness and insecurity.