Turkish Leader Says Russian Arms Found On Syrian Jetliner -- New York Times
MOSCOW — Escalating a confrontation with Russia, Turkey’s prime minister said Thursday that Russian military equipment and munitions bound for Syria’s Defense Ministry had been confiscated from a Syrian civilian jetliner on a Moscow-to-Damascus flight, which was forced to land in Ankara on suspicion of illicitly carrying war material.
The accusation by the prime minister, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, also inflamed Turkey’s already difficult relationship with Syria, where a 19-month-old uprising against President Bashar al-Assad has expanded into a civil war that is threatening the stability of the Middle East.
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MIDDLE EAST
Russia-Syria plane carried 'ammunition' - Turkey PM. Syria plane 'carried Russian-made munitions'.
Syria rebels cut highway to northern battlefields. Dozens die in battles for key north Syria towns.
Jordan struggles to absorb refugees.
Drone downed by Israel 'sent by Hezbollah'.
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
Bomb risk to U.S. troops heightened by contractor fraud.
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
Sudan expels Norway diplomat in spying row.
Egypt releases partial draft of new constitution.
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.
South Africa anger over funding of roads to Zuma's home.
EUROPE
U.S. says still talking to Russia about extending arms deal.
Troop numbers to remain Stable for Kosovo, NATO chief Rasmussen says.
Germany 'risks entering recession' say think tanks.
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
Joe Biden and Paul Ryan in high-stakes VP debate.
Peru's jailed ex-president asks Humala for pardon.
Mexico passes law to combat cartel money laundering.
Cartels flood US with cheap meth.
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
France 'uncovers biggest bomb plot in years'.
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
US nears fiscal disaster: 'Washington doing nothing'.
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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