Afghan officials say seven people were killed and eight others wounded in a Taliban attack on a luxury hotel in the capital, Kabul, Tuesday night. The officials said early Wednesday the figure did not include at least six suicide bombers who either blew themselves up or were killed by security forces. They cautioned the death […]
Afghan Officials: 7 Killed, 8 Wounded in Kabul Hotel Attack
Posted June 28th, 2011 at 9:55 pm (UTC-5)
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Afghan Officials: 7 Killed, 8 Wounded in Kabul Hotel Attack
Posted June 28th, 2011 at 9:05 pm (UTC-5)
Afghan officials say seven people were killed and eight others wounded in a Taliban attack on a luxury hotel in the capital, Kabul, Tuesday night. The officials said early Wednesday the figure did not include at least six suicide bombers who either blew themselves up or were killed by security forces. They cautioned the death […]
Afghan Officials: Kabul Hotel Attack Over
Posted June 28th, 2011 at 7:45 pm (UTC-5)
Afghan officials say all of the insurgents who stormed a luxury hotel in the Afghan capital, Kabul, late Tuesday have been killed and the siege is over. Early reports said about 10 people were killed, but there is no confirmed casualty figures for hotel guests or security personnel. Interior Ministry spokesman Sidiq Sidiqqi says the […]
10 People Reportedly Killed in Attack on Luxury Kabul Hotel
Posted June 28th, 2011 at 6:35 pm (UTC-5)
At least six suicide bombers and gunmen stormed a luxury hotel in the Afghan capital, Kabul, late Tuesday and early reports indicate that 10 people have been killed. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack on the Intercontinental Hotel. Spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said the group was targeting foreign guests, and that the attackers killed or […]
10 People Reportedly Killed in Attack on Luxury Kabul Hotel
Posted June 28th, 2011 at 5:40 pm (UTC-5)
Several attackers believed to be wearing suicide vests stormed a luxury hotel in the Afghan capital, Kabul, late Tuesday and early reports indicate that 10 people have been killed. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack on the Intercontinental Hotel. Spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said the group was targeting foreign guests and that heavy casualties have […]
Taliban Claims Responsibility for Attack on Luxury Kabul Hotel
Posted June 28th, 2011 at 4:20 pm (UTC-5)
The Taliban has claimed responsibility for an attack on a luxury hotel in the Afghan capital, Kabul, late Tuesday. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said the group was targeting foreign guests at the Intercontinental Hotel. Local police said at least one suicide bomber blew himself up inside the hotel, adding there were no immediate reports of […]
Afghan Police: Suicide Bomber Attacks Kabul Hotel
Posted June 28th, 2011 at 3:25 pm (UTC-5)
Police in the Afghan capital, Kabul, say at least one suicide bomber attacked a major hotel frequented by Westerners late Tuesday. There was no immediate word on casualties, but witnesses said gunfire was heard in the vicinity of the hotel. Earlier in the day, NATO said increasing numbers of male militants are dressing as women […]
Afghan, NATO Forces Capture Militant Dressed as Woman
Posted June 28th, 2011 at 1:50 pm (UTC-5)
More and more male militants are dressing as women to escape capture from security forces in Afghanistan. NATO says in the latest instance, an Afghan and coalition force detained a senior militant leader who attempted to disguise himself as a female wearing a burqa . The coalition says the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan leader was […]
Afghan, NATO Forces Capture Militant Dressed as Woman
Posted June 28th, 2011 at 10:50 am (UTC-5)
More and more male militants are dressing as women to escape capture from security forces in Afghanistan. NATO says in the latest instance, an Afghan and coalition force detained a senior militant leader who attempted to disguise himself as a female wearing a burqa . The coalition says the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan leader was […]
Report: 250,000 Afghan Refugees Flee Conflict
Posted June 28th, 2011 at 10:00 am (UTC-5)
Refugees International says more Afghans are becoming caught in the middle of an intensifying military campaign in Afghanistan, with some 250,000 citizens fleeing their homes in the past two years. In a report released Tuesday, the Washington-based group urges the Obama administration to reduce further displacement and ensure that the Afghan government takes greater responsibility […]
