In Afghanistan, Taliban gunmen have attacked the Kabul home of a Member of Parliament, killing eight people. Police say, six others were wounded, including the MP, Mir Wali and his wife. <br/><br/>Two of their grandchildren were among the dead. Security forces killed the three gunmen and freed 18 hostages after a 10-hour siege early today. The Taliban said they carried out the attack. Security in Kabul has sharply deteriorated throughout 2016. Police say the attackers stormed the compound of the MP for Helmand, armed with guns and hand grenades.