Turkey intercepts Syrian aircraft

Thursday, October 11, 2012

ANKARA, Turkey -- Turkish jets on Wednesday forced a Syrian passenger plane to land at Ankara airport on suspicion that it might be carrying weapons or other military equipment, amid heightened tensions that have sparked fears of a wider regional conflict.

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