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India, Pakistan Exchange Fire Along Disputed Border

India and Pakistan exchanged heavy mortar and machinegun fire along their border and in the disputed Kashmir province Tuesday, as a key Kashmiri separatist was gunned down.

Death Toll Rises Above 570 in India’s Religious Clases

At least nine more people died in Western India Monday as a result of continuing violence between Hindus and Muslims that has left more than 570 dead in six days.

Religious Clashes in Western India Claim at Least 300 Lives

The Indian government has deployed troops to the western state of Gujarat to quell a third day of violence between Hindus and Muslims.

Hindu Rioters Set Fire to Muslim Homes

Mobs of angry Hindus rampaged through the western Indian state Gujarat, killing at least 58 Muslims in retaliation for an attack yesterday that left nearly 60 Hindus dead.

Indian Train Torched, At Least 57 Dead

A mob of angry Muslims set fire to a trainload of Hindu activists in western India Wednesday, killing at least 57 people, including fifteen children.

India Tests New Nuclear-Capable Missile

India Friday successfully tested a new version of its most potent nuclear-capable missile -- a move Pakistan warned could further heighten tensions between the historic rivals.

Powell Pledges U.S. Involvement in India-Pakistan Dialogue

Secretary of State Colin Powell Wednesday pledged U.S. involvement in any dialogue between India as Pakistan as continuing tensions along the border appeared to ease a bit.

India, Pakistan Exchange Diplomatic Sanctions

Less than two hours after India ordered at least half of Pakistani diplomats sent home and its airline banned from using Indian airspace, Pakistan retaliated by ordering the same sanctions against the largely Hindu nation.

India, Pakistan Put Their Missles on Alert

Despite assurances from both countries that they will use restraint, India and Pakistan have put their missiles on alert and are moving troops to the border for a possible confrontation.

India Recalls Its Ambassador to Pakistan

India today announced it was recalling its top diplomat to Pakistan, and said will terminate its bus and rail service to the country beginning Jan. 1.