Russia, China Veto UN Sanctions for Mugabe Regime

United Nations - Russia and China vetoed proposed sanctions on Zimbabwe on Friday, rejecting U.S. efforts to step up punitive measures after the African nation's disputed presidential election. Western powers mustered nine votes, the minimum needed to gain approval in the 15-nation council, in a show of hands.

But the failed resolution — which had been a priority for the U.S. — failed because of the action by two of the five veto-wielding members...

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