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Russian President Vladimir Putin

Turkey’s Conflict with Russia Threatens to Disrupt Kremlin-NATO Diplomacy

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 fighter jet is intercepted by Turkish air force's F-16.

Russian Navigational Error In Turkey

Russian fighter jet has violated Turkey's airspace on Saturday because of "navigational error."

Taliban attack

Taliban Suicide Bomber Rams Turkish Embassy Vehicle

The Taliban has claimed responsibility on the suicide bombing attack on a Turkish Embassy vehicle on Thursday in the busy streets of Kabul.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Turkey Eyes New Missile Defense Deal With China

Turkey plans to award its US$3.4-billion long-range surface-to-air missile defense contract to China.

NATO Fighter Jet Crash

Greek Fighter Jet Crash in Spain Leaves 8 Dead, 21 Injured

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.

There had been reports of Iranian air strikes in Diyala province, where Iraqi forces have been battling IS.

Iranian Fighter Jets Join Fight Against Islamic State

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

Be ready to leave your Google Glass at home because cinemas won't allow it.

Russia

Estonia Says Russia Committed Airspace Violation, Moscow Denies Reports

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.

Putin meets with Ukrainian officials in possible attempt at peace

Russia Condemns U.S., NATO Allies; Calls U.S. Violator of Other Nations' Sovereignty

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.

Petro Poroshenko

Ukraine Conflict: The Worst Is Over –President Poroshenko

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.

Freed hostages returned to #Turkey, met their families in #Ankara.

Turkey Secures Release of 49 Hostages From Islamic State

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.

Cameron and Obama

How Scotland's Independence Makes The US Anxious

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.

Russia-Ukraine Crisis

Deadly Bombing Further Weakens Ukraine Ceasefire As NATO Launches Exercises

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.

Pro-Russian rebels

Ukraine's Defense Minister Says NATO Members Deliver Arms To Ukraine

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.

Russia's President Vladimir Putin

INF: U.S. Broaches Russian Violation Of Arms Control Agreement

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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