In Afghanistan, at least 16 people including four security personnel were killed and 38 others injured today when a minivan packed with explosives detonated as security forces were trying to defuse it in Kandahar. No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack.<br />''<br />''Earlier, 14 police officers were killed in attacks which started last night in Ghazni province. Taliban has claimed the responsibility for these attacks. <br />''