Pakistani Militants Attack Karachi Airport, 24 Dead

Heavily-armed militants stormed the main airport in Karachi, Pakistan Sunday, leading to a five-hour gun battle with police and soldiers that left at least 24 people dead.   Officials say all 10 gunmen were either shot by police or blew themselves up with suicide vests.   At least 10 security personnel were also killed, along with four airport staff members.   The army said the airport had been secured by dawn Monday. However, the army is reported to have relaunched its...

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