Afghan Police: 12 Dead In Attack On Un In Kabul (ap)

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Afghan police officers rescue a wounded German U.N. staffer, from a U.N. guest house during a gunbattle in Kabul, Afghanistan, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009. Gunmen attacked the guest house early Wednesday, killing at least seven people including three U.N. staff, officials said. A Taliban spokesman claimed responsibility, saying it was meant as an assault on the upcoming presidential election. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)AP – Gunmen wearing suicide vests stormed a guest house used by U.N. staff in the heart of the Afghan capital early Wednesday, killing 12 people — including six U.N. staff — officials said. A Taliban spokesman claimed responsibility, saying it was meant as an assault on the upcoming presidential election.

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