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A US Air Force WC-135 Constant Phoenix aircraft is refuelled from an air tanker in an undated photo. US Air Force/Handout via REUTERS

US Officials: Chinese Jets Intercepted US Surveillance Plane

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Jul 24, 2017 | World

Two Chinese fighter jets intercepted a US Navy surveillance plane over the East China Sea at the weekend, with one jet coming within about 91 meters of the American aircraft, US officials said on Monday. The officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said...

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Free Syrian Army fighters prepare their ammunition near the Menarg military airport, in Aleppo’s countryside January 25, 2013. REUTERS/Mahmoud Hassano

The battle for Aleppo’s airports continues

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jan 14, 2013 | Middle East

Beirut, Asharq Al-Awsat – Sources in the Revolutionary Military Council in Aleppo have denied reports of Syrian rebels downing an Iranian civilian aircraft – loaded with ammunition – before it landed at Aleppo international airport, instead...