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Russia on Friday cast a second veto in as many days at the United Nations Security Council to block the renewal of a UN-led investigation to identify who is behind chemical weapons attacks in Syria. IMAGES
Russia vetoes a UN draft resolution demanding the Syrian government cooperate with an investigation of a suspected chemical attack that the West blames on President Bashar al-Assad's forces. IMAGES
Permanent Representative of Germany to the UN Christoph Heusgen announces that a UN Security Council resolution to prolong cross-border humanitarian aid to war-torn Syria has not been adopted after two permanent members, Russia and China, voted to veto the extension. SOUNDBITE
UN rights chief Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein criticises the use of vetos by some permanent members of the Security Council to block desperately needed action in places like Syria. SOUNDBITE
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says Russia "bears responsibility" for recent chemical attacks by the Syrian government, which it backs in the country's civil war. SOUNDBITE
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.
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