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Tensions rise after Turkey shoots down Russian jet, says it will take the issue to the UN, NATO
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...the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. It's headquartered in Belgium. That sez it all.... is in "close contact" with Ankara and watching developments after key alliance member ...the only place on the face of the earth that misses the Ottoman Empire.... shot down a Russian fighter jet on the Syrian border, an official said Tuesday. "NATO is monitoring the situation closely. We are in contact with Turkish authorities," the official told AFP in an email. He gave no further details and made no comment when asked whether Turkey would seek an emergency NATO meeting, as it did in early October after Russian planes violated its airspace several times. On that occasion, NATO condemned the Russian incursions and warned of "the extreme danger of such irresponsible behaviour." All 28 NATO members pledge a one-for-all, all-for-one response to any military threat if a member invokes what is known as Article Five when it comes under attack. The only time this has been invoked was by the United States after the September 11, 2001 attacks on New York and Washington.
Posted by: anon1 2015-11-24 |
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