Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Bashar al Assad Live Blog | Al Jazeera Blogs

Bashar al Assad Live Blog | Al Jazeera Blogs

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Russia and China have joined forces to veto a European-drafted UN Security Council resolution condemning Syria and hinting that it could face sanctions if it continues its crackdown on protesters.

Tuesday’s resolution received nine votes in favor and four abstentions from Brazil, India, Lebanon and South Africa. Russia and China cast the only votes against the resolution, which was drafted by France with the co-operation of Britain, Germany and Portugal.

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