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WASHINGTON (AP) — When a Russian fighter jet collided with a large U.S. surveillance drone over the Black Sea, it was a rare but serious incident that triggered a U.S. diplomatic protest and raised concerns about the possibility Russia could recover sensitive technology.

The deceased EPS members are West Branch patrol officers, Const. Brett Ryan, 30, with 5.5 years of service and Const. Travis Jordan, 35, with 8.5 years of service.

BEIJING (AP) — Naval forces from China, Iran and Russia — countries at odds with the United States — are staging joint drills in the Gulf of Oman this week, China’s Defense Ministry said Tuesday.

EDMONTON — The Transportation Safety Board is calling for better screening of heart-related conditions of Canadian pilots.

EPS Chief Dale McFee has confirmed the suspect behind the killing of two officers this morning is deceased.

OTTAWA — The federal government is at a crossroads on replacing Canada's aging submarines, as cost considerations butt up against warnings about the need for such vessels and allies press ahead with their own plans.

The young male suspect died from a self-inflicted gun-shot wound.

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Syrian leader Bashar Assad in the Kremlin on Wednesday for talks that focused on rebuilding Syria after a devastating civil war and efforts to stabilize the region.

"Thank you to all those who face such sacrifices for our safety; the names of these 2 officers will be remembered for the heroes they are."

Edmonton Police Service (EPS) did not give more details about what happened but Edmonton Police Chief Dale McFee will make a statement at 10 a.m.