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Offline TomSea

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But we are saying similar; earlier,  I saw the headline at the BBC:
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Syria conflict: US accuses Russia of 'barbarism' in Aleppo
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-37468080
And now, being reported:
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British ambassador to UN accuses Russia of war crimes in Syria
The claim at an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council comes after an "unprecedented" surge in bombing in Aleppo.
Russia is partnering with the Syrian government to carry out war crimes, Britain's ambassador to the UN has said.

Speaking at an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council, Matthew Rycroft said the push by the US and Russia to stop the fighting is "nearing the end of its life".

But UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged world powers to redouble their efforts to end Syria's "nightmare".

He said: "What excuse is there for anything less than determined action to stop the mayhem?

"How much longer will all those with influence allow such cruelty to continue?

Read More At: http://news.sky.com/story/rebels-say-push-for-peace-in-syria-is-futile-as-russian-backed-bombing-intensifies-10592957

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Re: British ambassador to UN accuses Russia of war crimes in Syria- Sky News
« Reply #1 on: September 25, 2016, 09:51:02 pm »
Amazing;  Drudge Report is giving this a red letter warning, I think they are being dramatic but they say:
WAR DRUMS OVER SYRIA

Linked to: https://www.ft.com/content/cdd5f09c-831d-11e6-a29c-6e7d9515ad15
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US and Europe ramp up pressure on Russia over Syrian conflict

Looks like Drudge is overdramatizing; but worth taking note.

I sure don't hear war drums over this.

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Re: British ambassador to UN accuses Russia of war crimes in Syria- Sky News
« Reply #2 on: September 25, 2016, 11:59:19 pm »
Amazing;  Drudge Report is giving this a red letter warning, I think they are being dramatic but they say:
WAR DRUMS OVER SYRIA

Linked to: https://www.ft.com/content/cdd5f09c-831d-11e6-a29c-6e7d9515ad15
Looks like Drudge is overdramatizing; but worth taking note.

I sure don't hear war drums over this.

Which side would we be fighting on?