Terror in Jordan

Less than 20 minutes ago, conflicting reports describe bomb attacks at multiple hotels in Amman. It seems three hotels have been hit:

Explosions rock hotels in Jordan

AMMAN, Jordan (AP)—Explosions hit three hotels in the Jordanian capital Wednesday night, killing at least 18 people and wounding some 120. The first blast occurred at about 8:50 p.m. (1850 GMT) at the luxury Grand Hyatt hotel, popular with tourists and diplomats.

Associated Press reporter Jamal Halaby, who was at the hotel, counted seven bodies being taken away. Police said there were many others injured. A few minutes later, police reported an explosion at the Radisson SAS Hotel a short distance away. Police said five people were killed and at least 20 wounded.Another explosion was reported at the Days Inn Hotel, and police said there were casualties.

Police had no word on what caused the explosions, although an American businessman at the Grand Hyatt said a bomb went off in the lobby. Witnesses saw smoke rising from the building.Jordan, a close U.S. ally, has arrested scores of Islamic militants for plotting to carry out attacks in the moderate Arab kingdom.

Good thing Chirol stayed in a run down seedy hotel in Amman.