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 Russia intercepts US plane: Pentagon

MILITARY

Russia intercepts US plane: Pentagon

The Pentagon says a US Air Force reconnaissance plane has been intercepted by a Sukhoi Su-27 fighter jet flying in international airspace over the Baltic Sea.

Hollande vows $113mn aid to Lebanon

LEBANON

Hollande vows $113mn aid to Lebanon

The French president visits Lebanon first in his tour of the Middle East, pledging a $113 million in mostly military aid to Beirut.

Saudis to US: Kill 9/11 bill or else!

FOREIGN POLICY

Saudis to US: Kill 9/11 bill or else!

Saudi Arabia has threatened to sell off about $750 billion in US assets if Congress passes a bill making Riyadh liable for 9/11-related lawsuits.