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Turkey’s Conflict with Russia Threatens to Disrupt Kremlin-NATO Diplomacy
Joliza Magdaong | | Nov 26, 2015 05:21 AM EST |
Following the recent downing of a Russian jet by Turkey at the Syrian Border, NATO is calling for an emergency meeting with its 28 allies. Russia's President Vladimir Putin has said that the pilot of Russian fighter jet Su-24 did not violate airspace rules as Turkish authorities claim. As tension continues to rise, CNN took a brief review of how Russia has abided with NATO's peace keeping agreement since the time of cold war in 1940's up to the 1990's.
Russian Navigational Error In Turkey
Darlene Tverdohleb | | Oct 05, 2015 01:04 PM EDT |
Russian fighter jet has violated Turkey's airspace on Saturday because of "navigational error."
Taliban Suicide Bomber Rams Turkish Embassy Vehicle
LJ Ross | | Feb 27, 2015 04:58 AM EST |
The Taliban has claimed responsibility on the suicide bombing attack on a Turkish Embassy vehicle on Thursday in the busy streets of Kabul.
Turkey Eyes New Missile Defense Deal With China
Arlene Lim | | Feb 22, 2015 10:59 PM EST |
Turkey plans to award its US$3.4-billion long-range surface-to-air missile defense contract to China.
Greek Fighter Jet Crash in Spain Leaves 8 Dead, 21 Injured
Raymond Legaspi | | Jan 27, 2015 11:49 AM EST |
A Greek fighter jet that crashed during a training exercise left eight French citizens dead and 21 others hurt, Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy announced on Monday.
Iranian Fighter Jets Join Fight Against Islamic State
Dan Weisman | | Dec 03, 2014 06:13 PM EST |
Iranian fighter jets pounded Islamic State positions in Eastern Iraq last week, while this week U.S.-led coalition aircraft staged at least 25 strikes against Islamic State positions in Syria and western Iraq.
Google Glass Officially Banned Inside Movie Theaters
Marco Foronda | | Oct 30, 2014 02:56 AM EDT |
Be ready to leave your Google Glass at home because cinemas won't allow it.
Estonia Says Russia Committed Airspace Violation, Moscow Denies Reports
Acsilyn Miyazaki | | Oct 23, 2014 06:05 PM EDT |
Estonia said a Russian military aircraft has illegally entered into its airspace but Moscow denies such allegations saying their plane flew within neutral territory of the Baltic Sea.
Russia Condemns U.S., NATO Allies; Calls U.S. Violator of Other Nations' Sovereignty
Kristina Fernandez | | Sep 28, 2014 02:04 AM EDT |
Russia has condemned the United States and its NATO allies at the U.N. General Assembly Saturday for violating the sovereignty of other nations in the latest example of the deteriorating relations between Russia and the West.
Ukraine Conflict: The Worst Is Over –President Poroshenko
Christl Leong | | Sep 26, 2014 05:55 AM EDT |
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko on Thursday hailed a peace deal with pro-Russian separatists, claiming that the worst of the conflict in the eastern region is over.
Turkey Secures Release of 49 Hostages From Islamic State
dweisman | | Sep 21, 2014 05:12 AM EDT |
Some 49 hostages held by ISIS/ISIL militants since June were released early Saturday to Turkish officials and taken to freedom at Sanilurfa on the Turkish side of the Syrian border. Former hostages were flown from Sanilurfa to Turkey's capital at Ankara where they were greeted by enthusiastic, flag-waving crowds. Turkey said it paid no ransom and met no conditions for the release.
How Scotland's Independence Makes The US Anxious
Des Cambaliza | | Sep 19, 2014 12:35 AM EDT |
The United States' relationship with UK would essentially change with the possible spit of Great Britain, experts said. However, the White House kept its sentiments private despite the consequences it would face if Scotland voted "yes" on Thursday.
Deadly Bombing Further Weakens Ukraine Ceasefire As NATO Launches Exercises
Kat De Guzman | | Sep 16, 2014 09:14 AM EDT |
A deadly bombing further shook the already weak ceasefire deal between Russia and Ukraine as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) members went on with their exercises in Western Ukraine.
Ukraine's Defense Minister Says NATO Members Deliver Arms To Ukraine
Kat De Guzman | | Sep 15, 2014 08:12 AM EDT |
Ukraine's defense minister Valery Heletey announced during a press conference Sunday that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member countries started delivering weapons to Ukraine to help fend off pro-Russian separatists.
INF: U.S. Broaches Russian Violation Of Arms Control Agreement
Christl Leong | | Sep 11, 2014 10:05 AM EDT |
The United States will raise concerns of Russia's violation of a 1987 arms control agreement on Thursday when both sides meet in Moscow to discuss reciprocal claims on the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF).
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