UN council rejects Russian-drafted resolution on Syria(AFP PHOTO / GEORGE OURFALIAN) / mb.com.ph Syrian regime forces gather at the Kindi Hospital as smoke billows following aistrikes on Aleppo on October 2, 2016. (AFP PHOTO / GEORGE OURFALIAN) / mb.com.phThe United Nations Security Council on Saturday rejected a Russian-drafted resolution urging a ceasefire in Aleppo after Moscow vetoed a rival measure calling for an end to the bombing of the Syrian city. The measure was defeated by a vote of nine against, including Britain, France and the United States, four in favor and two abstentions in the 15-member council.

Source: Manila Bulletin October 08, 2016 19:52 UTC