Afghan official: Attack on police in southern area kills 1
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Authorities in Afghanistan say an attack on a district police headquarters in Kandahar province killed one police officer and wounded five.
Provincial police chief Gen. Abdul Raziq said the attack on Wednesday night in Spin Boldak district involved a bomber setting off an explosive at the entrance gate and then three gunmen opening fire.
Raziq told AP all four attackers were killed and the area is under control.
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The Taliban claimed responsibility and spokesman Qari Yousaf Ahmadi claimed more than 15 police were killed in the attack.