KATMANDU, Nepal—Thousands of protesters ransacked a mosque and clashed with police in the Nepalese capital on Wednesday to protest the killing of 12 Nepalese hostages by Iraqi militants.

“We want revenge,” demonstrators shouted as they stormed the Jama mosque—the only Muslim house of worship in carpets, furniture and parts of the building, which was empty at the time.  Police fired tear gas in an unsuccessful attempt to disperse the mob.

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