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He will meet with German Chancellor Angela Merkel Wednesday afternoon, and then Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi Thursday

French President Francois Hollande will meet with German Chancellor Angela Merkel Wednesday afternoon, and then Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi Thursday before flying to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. All this follows Hollande’s meetings in Washington Tuesday, where President Obama offered solidarity, but not much else. Chip Reid reports.

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Turkey says the Russian jet strayed about a mile into its airspace and was there for only 17 seconds when it was fired on by a Turkish F-16

Russia and Turkey are trying to ease tensions after a Turkish jet shot down a Russian warplane. Turkey says the Russian jet strayed about a mile into its airspace and was there for only 17 seconds when it was fired on by a Turkish F-16. One of the Russian pilots was rescued and returned safely to base, but Russia says the other pilot was killed by ground fire. Holly Williams reports from Istanbul.

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Russia has expressed outrage after Turkey shot down one of its fighter jets. The fate of two pilots who were hit remains unclear, but Russia's president has issued a strongly worded statement against Turkey

Russia has expressed outrage after Turkey shot down one of its fighter jets. The fate of two pilots who were hit remains unclear, but Russia's president has issued a strongly worded statement against Turkey. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports from Istanbul, Turkey.

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