Russian fighter jets reportedly violate Japan airspace![]() February 7, 2013 - 15:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Two Russian fighter jets briefly entered Japan's air space near the northern island of Hokkaido on Thursday, Feb 7, prompting Japan to scramble combat fighters and lodge a protest, Japan's Foreign Ministry said. The alleged intrusion came on Japan's "Northern Territories Day", when rallies are traditionally held calling for the return of disputed islands off Hokkaido, Reuters reported. Partner news U.S. officials say they want to advance efforts to start talks between the Syrian government and opposition leaders. The international conference, backed by Russia and the U.S., aims to find a political solution to the conflict in Syria. Nuland, a career foreign service officer who was until recently State's top spokesperson, was expected to be nominated the post. Alkhatib said Assad should respond within 20 days and that he should then be given a month to dissolve parliament. Partner news |