Russia and China veto proposed UN resolution on Syria

OpenGlobe by C628, OpenGlobe contributors | Oct. 5, 2011 (News Report)

Russia and China vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution condemning the Syrian government's crackdown on protestors late on Tuesday, leading Western supporters of the bill to voice their anger at the decision.

The proposed resolution would have condemned the Syrian government over its crackdown on protesters, as well as referring to the possibility of "targeted measures" against Syria. The text had been rewritted three times by ... Full Story »

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 by George Watson - Oct. 5, 2011

This article covers the issue very concisely and fairly, and gives the reader a very good idea of the relevant international situation without waffling or confusing the reader with unneeded text.

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