Perhaps, it is suggested, he had been pursuing Changez, who has become a leader of anti-American protests.

And to be sure, anti-American protests have grown in intensity with each day of air strikes.

An aide said one reason for the move was to keep anti-American protests from becoming a distraction.

The rites, which include men whipping themselves with chains, are likely to turn into anti-American protests.

A wave of violent anti-American protests has hit South Korea in the past month.

Since the revolution in 1979, American flags have been routinely burned at anti-American protests.

Already in Novemner 1917, the presence of the troops caused anti-American protests.

The clash today followed several larger anti-American protests over the last two weeks.

That base was eventually closed after anti-American protests.

Moreover, he said, "Greece isn't the only country where violent forms of anti-American protests are taking place."