Turkey to hand back Russia pilot’s body
Craig TaylorBody of Russian pilot killed when plane shot down on Syria border now in Turkey’s hands, to be handed to Russia. BBC News – Europe
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Turkey-Russia war of words over jet
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan uses a TV speech to warn President Putin not to “play with fire” over the downing of a Russian plane. BBC News – Europe
Russia ‘plans sanctions against Turkey’
Russia is preparing wide-ranging economic sanctions against Turkey after the downing of one of its jets, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev says. BBC News – Europe
Russian marine killed in rescue bid
A Russian marine is killed on a mission to rescue from rebels the crew of a jet downed by Turkey near the Syrian border, as Nato states join ranks. BBC News – Europe
France targets IS from aircraft carrier
France launches its first strikes against Islamic State from its Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier, newly deployed in the Mediterranean. BBC News – Europe
Brussels shutdown as manhunt continues
Central Brussels was almost deserted on Saturday night after Belgium raised its terror alert to the highest level, as a search for Paris attacker Salah Abdeslam goes on. BBC News – Europe