Special report:Tension escalates in Iraq

    BAGHDAD, Nov. 14 (Xinhua) -- Gunmen in 20 sports utility vehicles stormed a government building in Baghdad and kidnapped up to 25 employees on Tuesday, an Interior Ministry source told Xinhua.

    "Gunmen wearing Iraqi police commando uniform in 20 SUVs stormed the Research Department of the Higher Education Ministry in the al-Nidhal Street in Karradah district, kidnapping up to 25 employees," the source said on condition of anonymity.