In Afghanistan, at least 60 militants have been killed in fighting between the Taliban and a rival Islamic group, Hezb-e-Islami, in northern part of the country. A number of civilians have also died in the crossfire. Police say, the fighting in Baghlan province erupted yesterday morning. <br/><br/>According to reports, it appears to be a rivalry over control of local villages and the taxes they generate. Baghlan's police, chief Gen Akhbar said that 40 Hezb-e-Islami fighters and 20 Taliban militants have been killed. The Taliban are said to have arrested at least 50 members of Hezb-e-Islami.<br/><br/>Fighting is taking place in an area where the Afghan government has little or no presence on the ground. Hezb-e-Islami, loyal to former PM Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, is the second biggest militant group in Afghanistan. The two groups have previously been allied in their opposition to Afghan's central government and foreign forces.