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India Strikes Pakistan, World Holds Breath For Response

Topline: Attacks between India and Pakistan continue to escalate, causing fears of an all-out nuclear war.
In late April, a group of Islamic militants crossed from Pakistan to Indian-controlled Kashmir and slaughtered 26 tourists. India accused the Pakistani government of being involved in the…