Russia and China veto Syria action

Russia and China have again vetoed a Western-backed UN resolution threatening non-military sanctions against Syria.

Russia and China veto Syria action
Thu, 19 Jul, 2012 - 18:38

Russia and China have again vetoed a Western-backed UN resolution threatening non-military sanctions against Syria.

It was aimed at stepping up pressure on President Bashar Assad’s government to end the escalating 16-month conflict.

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