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UN rights resolution on Syria beyond mandate: Russia
Moscow, June 3 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The UN Human Rights Council resolution on the Houla massacre in Syria goes beyond its mandate and contradicts the May 27 UN Security Council statement, the Russian foreign ministry has said. The Houla massacre (May 25-26) led to worldwide condemnation of the Syrian government. The incident involved killing of over 100 people, including dozens of children and women,

Russia, China want fairer global economy: Lavrov
/RIA Novosti) Russia and China support formation of a multipolar model of international relations and have called for building a fairer global economic system, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov Sunday.

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Syria on brink of foreign instigated war: Assad
/RIA Novosti) Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad said Sunday that the country faces a "real war" waged by external forces

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France says military action in Syria only under UN
France says it will only participate in military action in Syria under a United Nations mandate.

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Nadal, Li advance to 4th round at French Open
Rafael Nadal reached the final 16 of the French Open with a 6-1, 6-3, 6-4 win over Eduardo Schwank of Argentina, making sure he would be in a happy mood to celebrate his birthday, while Li Na, the women singles defending champion also advanced after she disposed of America's Christina McHale 3-6, 6-2, 6-1.

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Russian investigator survives murder attempt
A Russian federal investigator was injured when his car came under fire in the North Caucasus region, officials said.

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