Clashes break out on the streets of Cairo, as protesters try to storm the Syrian embassy.<br/> <br />Activists said they wanted to raise the flag of the Syrian rebel army, who've been battling a bloody war with the Syrian government.<br/> <br />Egyptian police fired tear gas to scatter crowds throwing rocks and missiles.<br/> <br />Five people were arrested and there were minor injuries to both sides.<br/> <br />Local media said protesters had marched on the embassy holding pictures of people killed in the 17-month-old conflict.<br/> <br />The embassy has been attacked several times in the past year, as activists demand more international action in Syria.<br/> <br />The latest incident came the night before the Arab League meets in Cairo to discuss the situation.<br/> <br />Around 20,000 people have been killed and scores more injured in Syria's ongoing conflict.