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Russia, China veto UN draft backing Arab plan for Syria – Reuters
Telegraph.co.uk Russia, China veto UN draft backing Arab plan for SyriaReutersBy Louis Charbonneau and Patrick Worsnip | UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Russia and China vetoed on Saturday a UN resolution that backed an Arab plan calling on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to quit, stalling global efforts to end his bloody crackdown …'UNSC inaction on... »
Syria: ’300 killed’ as regime launches huge attack on besieged city of Homs – The Guardian
The Guardian Syria: '300 killed' as regime launches huge attack on besieged city of HomsThe GuardianThe Syrian city of Homs was left reeling on Saturday from harrowing accounts of a massacre that has left hundreds of people dead. Residents of the besieged city said that at least 300 people had been killed in a... »
Russia, China veto at UN despite outrage over Syrian assault on restive city – Washington Post
CTV.ca Russia, China veto at UN despite outrage over Syrian assault on restive cityWashington PostBEIRUT — Russia and China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution aimed at ending Syria's bloodshed, despite international outrage Saturday over a devastating bombardment of the city of Homs by President Bashar Assad's forces. Activists said more than …France, partners... »
UN resolution fails as violence in Syria worsens – USA TODAY
USA TODAY UN resolution fails as violence in Syria worsensUSA TODAYBEIRUT (AP) – Russia and China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution backing calls for Syrian President Bashar Assad to step down, despite international outrage Saturday over a devastating bombardment of the city of Homs by his regime's forces.Russia and China Block UN Action... »
Russia and China Block UN Action on Syrian Crisis – New York Times
New York Times Russia and China Block UN Action on Syrian CrisisNew York TimesUNITED NATIONS — A United Nations Security Council effort to end the violence in Syria collapsed in acrimony with a double veto by Russia and China on Saturday, hours after the Syrian military attacked the city of Homs in what opposition... »
Russia and China veto resolution on Syria at UN – BBC News
BBC News Russia and China veto resolution on Syria at UNBBC NewsAn Arab and Western-backed resolution condemning the violent crackdown in Syria has been vetoed at the UN Security Council by Russia and China. The two permanent council members rejected the draft resolution, which came hours after activists accused …Russia, China block UN resolution... »
UN Security Council fails to pass resolution on Syria – CNN
USA TODAY UN Security Council fails to pass resolution on SyriaCNNBy the CNN Wire Staff United Nations (CNN) — As international anger grows over reports of mass carnage at the hands of the Syrian regime, a UN Security Council draft resolution condemning Syria failed to be adopted Saturday after veto-wielding members …Russia, China veto... »
Russia, China block anti-Assad resolution at UN amid Syria bloodshed – Fox News
Fox News Russia, China block anti-Assad resolution at UN amid Syria bloodshedFox NewsRussia and China vetoed a United Nations resolution Saturday calling on Syrian President Bashar Assad to step down, despite fresh appeals by President Obama and other world leaders following the deadly assault by Syrian forces on the city of Homs.Russia and China... »
Obama decries ‘unspeakable assault’ in Syria, builds case for UN resolution – Fox News
Fox News Obama decries 'unspeakable assault' in Syria, builds case for UN resolutionFox NewsPresident Obama and other world leaders condemned the "unspeakable assault" Saturday by Syrian forces on the city of Homs, a sustained attack that activists say killed more than 200 people in what may be the bloodiest confrontation of the uprising …Wave... »
Russian FM Threatens ‘Scandal’ on Syria Resolution – Voice of America
USA TODAY Russian FM Threatens 'Scandal' on Syria ResolutionVoice of AmericaFebruary 04, 2012 Russian FM Threatens 'Scandal' on Syria Resolution VOA News Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has criticized the text of a Western-backed United Nations Security Council resolution on the violence in Syria, saying there will be a …Russia Unveils Assad Mission Before... »