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14 Die In Taliban Attack On Kabul Guesthouse

May 14 2015

Afghanistan

Gunmen have attacked a guesthouse popular with foreigners in Afghanistan's capital, resulting in 14 deaths, reports Time magazine.

The attackers stormed the restaurant of the Park Palace Hotel in Kabul on Wednesday as it was hosting a party for foreigners.

Nine foreigners were said to be among those killed, including an American and two Indians.

Police rescued at least 50 after a lengthy siege, reported the BBC.

Police took back the building on Thursday. Two gunmen were...

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