Terrorists launched a bomb and gun attack on a Libyan hotel popular with government ministers and Western diplomats Tuesday, killing up to five people. Guests fled the waterfront Corinthia Hotel in Tripoli after the attack began shortly after 9 a.m. local time (2 a.m. ET). A car bomb later exploded nearby. Essam Naas, a spokesman for Tripoli security forces, told Reuters, "It is more than likely that there are hostages held by the gunmen on the 23rd floor." The security forces are evacuating the guests floor by floor. http://nbcnews.to/15KANA8 http://bit.ly/1fJ5yqZ
Guests Flee Deadly Terror Attack on Luxury Hotel
Terrorists launched a bomb and gun attack on a Libyan hotel popular with government ministers and Western diplomats Tuesday, killing up to five people. Guests fled the waterfront Corinthia Hotel in Tripoli after the attack began shortly after 9 a.m. local time (2 a.m. ET). A car bomb later exploded nearby. Essam Naas, a spokesman for Tripoli security forces, told Reuters, "It is more than likely that there are hostages held by the gunmen on the 23rd floor." The security forces are evacuating the guests floor by floor. http://nbcnews.to/15KANA8 http://bit.ly/1fJ5yqZ
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