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TURKEY HAS ISSUED a statement saying that it has scrambled six fighter jets to its border with Syria in response to three incidents of Syrian helicopters flying close to that border.
The military has not reported any direct confrontation.
Today’s announcement comes in the wake of the highly controversial crashing of a Turkish military plane in the Mediterranean, which Syria claims to have brought the plane down after it violated its airspace. Turkish officials responded by saying that the jet briefly entered Syrian airspace but was shot down in international airspace.
The incident heightened already strained relations between the neighbours and former allies.
In the wake of the plane incident, Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Bulent Arinc said that Turkey has no intention of going to war with anyone, but that it retains its right to retaliate against hostile acts.
- Additional reporting by the AP
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Very sad a huge loss RIP
An incredible broadcaster and a huge loss.
Always felt like you were on a couch in the studio listening to her and the guests
oh no RIP, hard to believe. Thanks Marian
Totally shocked and devastated. I have followed MarIan Finucane since 1979. I looked forward to her radio shows on Saturday and Sunday and made sure to tune in when l was away. Rest in Peace Marian you will be missed so so much.
@Orla Cosgrave: l will always remember ” Hello there” l used to say it every Saturday and Sunday just before Marian started. I am devastated and so so sad at the loss of this amazing broadcaster.
Loved when she would say “Hang on the bell a minute”. Never afraid to stop someone in their tracks. A fantastic, personable interviewer who let her guests talk so we could listen. With herself and Gay gone there is no one left who cold hold a candle to them as well read broadcasters.
One of the best, no doubt. Gone before her time.
“On Saturdays and Sundays from 1999 she spoke to people who ran Ireland ” no offence but the woman only started her weekend show in 2005. The article is an ill fitting piece of journalism. Nothing personal but 1)do your job right and 2) see point 1. Facts are sacred. The woman was a national treasure she deserves more than lazy journalism. RIP Marian.
@SF Knee Knockers: have some respect will you. R.i.p to a broadcasting legend.
Far too young
Extremely sharp , Mariam’s Quick witted ,Dry humored input was amazing..How the mighty could fall with her simple layman’s description of her Take ( mainly the listeners point of veiw too) on a subject …May She Rest In Peace ..
She will be missed. She was never afraid to put the boot in and ask the hard questions when needed
Rip,,,,cue another RTÉ late late special
@Martin Smith: ah seriously Martin neither clever or witty . Tonight not the night to get valuable likes cause u dont like rte . Have a bit of pride good man
@Karl C: I did…then I criticised the Journal.
@SF Knee Knockers: ah will u cop on ffs
@SF Knee Knockers: knob head
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