ISLAMABAD/WASHINGTON, May 8 (Reuters) - A top Chinese-made Pakistani fighter plane shot down at least two Indian military aircraft on Wednesday, two U.S. officials told Reuters, marking a major milestone for Beijing’s advanced fighter jet.

An Indian Air Force spokesperson said he had no comment when asked about the Reuters report.

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    One guy with a pistol caused WWI, if countries build up a military for decades they will find a reason to use it eventually.

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      It’s fascinating how Gavrilo Princip put himself into the historical record of humanity. He will be discussed in history books many centuries from now (if we get that far and if the concept of “learning” as we think of it now is even relevant then).

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        He also killed the Austro-Hungarian who was staunchly against war on the Balkans keeping the warmonger Hötzendorf in check and for more independence for minorities inside the empire.