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‘UN moment’ on Syria
Ed Miliband’s call late last night for “some kind of UN moment” before any attack on Syria may be pushing at a door the PM has already realised he has to open.
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As the US begins talks on Russia’s proposal to place Syria’s chemical weapons under international control, Russia rejects a draft resolution drawn up by France authorising force.
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Military intervention would be legally justified on humanitarian grounds, even if blocked by the UN security council, according to a summary of the UK government’s legal advice.
Ed Miliband’s call late last night for “some kind of UN moment” before any attack on Syria may be pushing at a door the PM has already realised he has to open.
“It is time the UN Security Council shouldered its responsibilities” says British Foreign Secretary William Hague ahead of meeting of permanent members to discuss Syria.
The UK has drafted a resolution and is seeking the backing of the UN Security Council for “all necessary measures to protect civilians” in Syria, said David Cameron.
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United Nations talks with the Syrian government over an investigation into the alleged use of chemical weapons have reached an impasse, UN diplomats say.
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