Gunmen open fire in luxury hotel in Afghan capital

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Gunmen opened fire in a luxury hotel frequented by foreigners in the Afghan capital today, but no guests or staff members were wounded and security forces surrounded the men, killing three and trapping a fourth, officials said.

The standoff began during the night and bursts of gunfire could be heard from inside the Serena hotel as Afghan troops cordoned off the area.