In Afghanistan, gunmen take hostages in siege of lakeside hotel - latimes

Thursday evening is the start of the Afghan weekend, and the lake, about 45 minutes north of the capital, is a popular getaway for Kabul's wealthy elite. A private party was taking place when the attack began, police said. - In Afghanistan, gunmen take hostages in siege of lakeside hotel Karzai: 'Corruption has reached its peak' in Afghanistan