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Russia, China Veto U.N. Resolution on Syria

In Syria, violence has escalated in an uprising against the government of Bashar al-Assad, including a recent shelling by Assad’s forces in Homs that reportedly killed up to 300 people. In response, the U.N. Security Council put forth a resolution calling on Assad to give up power. China and Russia vetoed the resolution. From the Los Angeles Times: “Assad must halt his campaign of kill

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