Kabul, Rabi'II 28, 1436, Feb 17, 2015, SPA -- Six police officers were killed when a group of Taliban fighters attacked a checkpoint in southern Afghanistan, dpa cited an official as saying Tuesday. Samim Khpolwak, spokesman for Kandahar province, said the attack took place late Monday in the Maiwand district. "Taliban also suffered heavy casualties," Khpolwak said. --SPA 11:29 LOCAL TIME 08:29 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w