Gunmen killed in attack on US embassy in Damascus

Four gunmen shouting religious slogans attacked the US Embassy in Damascus on Tuesday, but failed to harm any American diplomats before all four were killed, a Syrian official said.

Syrian security forces sealed off the Rawda area after heavy gunfire erupted. Ambulances and fire fighting units rushed to the scene, sirens wailing. The district also houses security installations and the homes of top government officials.(Reuters)