KABUL, Jan 14 (Reuters) - There was a large explosion at a luxury hotel in the Afghan capital Kabul on Monday, but there was no immediate word of any casualties, a police official said. A Western security source said a suicide bomber approached the five-star Serena Hotel and was challenged by security guards and blew himself up. The hotel is mainly frequented by foreigners. (Writing by Jon Hemming; Editing by Jerry Norton)
U.S. Staff Sergeant Dustin Brueggemann from the 2nd Brigade combat team, 82nd Airborne Division listens to residents during a patrol in Baghdad's Adhamiya district January 5, 2008. David Matsuda, an anthropology ...
