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

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