U.N. urges action in Syria, Russia and China object

GENEVA (Reuters) – The United Nations’ human rights chief urged world powers on Friday to take action to protect civilians in Syria from “ruthless repression,” but her call was swiftly criticized by envoys from China and Russia. More than 4,000 people have been killed during a military crackdown on street protesters that started in March and more than 14,000 people are believed to be in …