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The Aftermath of What's Called 'India's 9/11'
Last week's deadly terrorism in Mumbai has increased tensions between India and Pakistan, nuclear powers that have gone to war three times in the past 50 years. We update events and ask if one target was Barack Obama's foreign policy goals. Also, the Big Three submits plans to Congress in a second attempt at a rescue, and in Tijuana, 38 people killed in three days as Mexico's drug wars continue.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenLast week's deadly terrorism in Mumbai has increased tensions between India and Pakistan, nuclear powers that have gone to war three times in the past 50 years. We update events and ask if one target was Barack Obama's foreign policy goals. Also, the Big Three submits plans to Congress in a second attempt at a rescue, and another killing spree by Mexico’s drug cartels shakes up law enforcement and the military.
Banner image: Indian activists of the right-wing Hindu Shiv Sena organization burn an effigy of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence agency during a demonstration in Amritsar on November 30, held to protest against recent attacks in Mumbai. Photo: Narinder Nanu/AFP/Getty Images
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3 storiesBig Three Submit Plans to Congress in Second Attempt at Rescue
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Read the story6 minIndia Reels after Mumbai Terror Attack
A handful of attackers killed more than 170 people in three days of bloody violence last week in Mumbai. Pakistan says it will help determine where the terrorists came from. Reports say India was warned twice but failed to keep up its guard.
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Two weeks ago, Mexico launched a military offensive against drug cartels that have been killing each other relentlessly. Since then, 70 people have been slaughtered in Tijuana alone, 38 just since Saturday.
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