Turkey

Men are fleeing Russia by land or air days after President Vladimir Putin said he was mobilizing more forces into Ukraine. NPR met Russians arriving in Turkey, where they don't need visas to enter.

The designation, which came on Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day, reflects an effort by Biden to set a new tone on human rights, yet adds friction to an already strained relationship with Ankara.

Both countries have strong militaries wary of conservative Muslim politicians. But as a wealthier, more middle-class country, Turkey rose up when elements of the military tried to take over.

The boat had been heading for the Greek island of Lesbos, reportedly taking a new route to avoid "intensified security measures to prevent migrant crossings."

Turkish officials say a suicide bomber identified as a 28-year-old Syrian national targeted tourists. At least eight Germans died in the blast, Chancellor Angela Merkel says.

Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said his country was defending its airspace. "Protection of Turkish airspace, Turkish borders is a national duty," Davutoglu said.

Turkey said the plane violated its airspace and that it had issued 10 warnings before firing. Russian President Vladimir Putin said the downing was a "stab in the back by the terrorists' accomplices."

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