KANDAHAR, Afghanistan, April 22, SPA -- Afghan police killed nine Taliban fighters Tuesday, a day after an attack ona checkpoint left six border policemen dead, officialssaid. About 200 police clashed with militants during the searchoperation launched following Monday's attack in Arghasandistrict of Kandahar province, said Gen. Abdul Raziq, apolice commander in the area, according to a report of the Associated Press.--SPA www.spa.gov.sa/548625