KANDAHAR, Afghanistan, April 12, SPA -- A provincial official says Afghan and foreign troops have killed 24 Taliban militantsduring an operation in southern Afghanistan, the Associated Press reported. Ghulab Shah Alikheil says the joint forces clashed withthe militants in two areas of southern Zabul province. Alikheil said eight other militants were wounded inFriday's clashes and airstrikes. Alikheil says there were no casualties among Afghan andforeign troops.--SPA www.spa.gov.sa/545369