At least eight killed as gunmen storm hotel in Libyan capital


  • World
  • Wednesday, 28 Jan 2015

Security forces surround Corinthia hotel after a car bomb in Tripoli January 27, 2015. REUTERS/Ismail Zitouny

TRIPOLI (Reuters) - Two heavily armed gunmen stormed a luxury hotel in Tripoli favoured by Libyan officials and visiting delegations on Tuesday, killing at least eight people including four foreigners before blowing themselves up with a grenade.

Officials said shooting erupted inside the five-star Corinthia Hotel and security forces evacuated guests, including Tripoli's prime minister and an American delegation, after the gunmen blasted through the building's security and reception.

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