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Fake news story on nukes blamed for Israel-Pakistan tension

Fake news caused a tense exchange between nuclear powers Pakistan and Israel. Pakistan's foreign minister sent out a tweet on Friday, apparently responding to a false story that Israel had threatened to use its nuclear arsenal. The tweet reminded Israel of Pakistan's nuclear weapons. Tony Dokoupil reports on the growing concern over made-up news.
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