Russia, China veto U.N. draft backing Arab plan for Syria

Sunday, 5 February 2012

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Russia and China vetoed on Saturday a U.N. resolution that backed an Arab plan calling on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to quit, stalling global efforts to end his bloody crackdown on unrest after hundreds were reported killed in the city of Homs.

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Russia, China Veto UN Resolution on Syria
Source: Associated Press Russia and China have vetoed a Security Council resolution backing an Arab League peace plan that calls for Syrian Pres. Bashar Assad to step down amid escalating violence. Ambassador Susan Rice says the U.S. is "disgusted" by the vote. (Feb. 4)

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