Russia Denounces Turkish Seizure Of Syrian Aircraft With 17 Russians Aboard -- Washington Post
BEIRUT — Russia demanded an explanation from Turkey on Thursday for why it intercepted a Syrian passenger plane flying from Moscow to Damascus, the latest instance of spiraling Syrian-Turkish tensions related to Syria’s bloody civil war.
Turkey said it used F-16 fighter jets to force the Syrian Airbus to land at Esenboga Airport in Ankara in order to seize equipment that it believes was destined for use by the Syrian military against the armed, anti-government rebels. Thirty passengers were on board the plane, including 17 Russians.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syria rebels cut highway to northern battlefields. Dozens die in battles for key north Syria towns.
Report: Syrian plane carried military comms gear. 'No Russian weapons' on board Syrian plane detained in Turkey.
Jordan struggles to absorb refugees.
Jordan's king swears in new government to prepare for elections.
Iran's supreme leader calls EU support for sanctions 'foolish'.
Iraq wants Russians to replace Exxon at West Qurna: report.
ASIA
Pakistani schoolgirl shot by Taliban moved to army HQ hospital.
US drone strike kills 11 insurgents in Pakistan: Officials.
China snubs IMF, World Bank meetings in Japan. IMF, World Bank urge China, Japan to overcome differences.
Protests over forced land evictions soaring in China, Amnesty International reports.
China's Mo Yan wins Nobel prize for literature.
Ousted Maldivian president: world has failed to defend democracy.
AFRICA
Mali Islamists 'buying child soldiers, imposing Sharia'.
UN official: Islamists in Mali are targeting women.
Africa shows progress on hunger, report says.
Mine protests turn violent in South Africa. Striking South Africa gold miners reject pay offer.
Nigeria oil spills: Dutch case against Shell begins.
EUROPE
Plan for separate eurozone budget on EU summit menu.
Spain wowngraded to one level above junk by S&P on risks.
Greek unemployment rises above 25 percent.
German energy plan plagued by lack of progress.
France's Hollande promises pupils ‘no more homework’.
Russian judges defend ruling in Pussy Riot trial.
AMERICAS
Zetas death: Mexico's Felipe Calderon lauds Lazcano killing.
Venezuela's Chavez names Maduro Vice-President.
Guatemalan President won't use army in protests.
Geithner: US economy growing despite headwinds.
Brazil's Supreme Court elects 1st black President.
Rio de Janeiro on building spree for Olympics, World Cup – but at what cost?
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
French police break up ‘terrorist cell’.
Congress told terrorist attack on US consulate in Benghazi was 'a matter of time'.
NY officials reportedly worried Iran will hit Jews.
Abu Qatada appeal: UK called for pardon by Jordan.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
PC shipments to fall for first time in 11 years - forecast.
Facebook accused of taking UK for a ride over taxes.
Lenovo ousts HP as world's largest PC maker.
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