At least six civilians from one family were killed when a rocket fired by Taliban militants hit their house in north-western Afghanistan, officials said Tuesday, according to dpa. The incident took place Monday night in Bala Murghab district of Badghis province, the Ministry of Interior said in a statement. Mirwais Mirzakawal, a governor's spokesman for Badghis province, confirmed the incident. Four others were injured, he added.