The US ambassador to Libya and three American members of his staff were killed in the attack on the US consulate in the eastern city of Benghazi by protestors angry over a film that ridiculed Prophet Muhammad, Libyan officials said on Wednesday.

Up in flames: The US Consulate in Benghazi, Libya was set ablaze u00a0during a protest by an armed group protesting a film being produced in the United States. (below) Christopher Stevens was killed when he tried to evacuate staff members from the building. Pics/AFP