-- Explosions and gunfire erupt in Syrian capital in area where U.S. and other countries have embassies, witnesses tell AP.

U.S. Embassy attack: Gunmen killed

Syrian security forces kill four gunmen after they attempt to storm the U.S. Embassy in Damascus, authorities say. No American diplomats were harmed.

The gunmen apparently blew up an auto before launching their attack, according to diplomatic sources.

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