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As Burmese Troops Fire On Monks, Russia And China Block Sanctions 2007-09-27 02:29:59 (153 weeks ago) Posted By: Intellpuke (Read 1069 times || 0 comments) Burma's military rulers were facing calls from around the world Wednesday night to show restraint in their treatment of pro-democracy demonstrators, but China and Russia blocked more punitive measures. After troops in Rangoon opened fire on monks and their supporters on the bloodiest day of the week-long protests, the United Nations Security Council held an emergency session to consider a joint call for sanctions from the U.S.  and the European Union. George Bush announced new sanctions on Tuesday and European ministers said they would consider toughening the existing package of European Union sanctions, as British Prime Minister Gordon Brown had demanded. But any suggestion of global sanctions against the Burmese regime was blocked by China and Russia, who had tried to halt Wednesday night's council meeting. (story continues below) Your Ad Here Make a donation today to remove the advertisments! This Story Has Been Archived. To read the full story in the archives, please make a donation. Log In Now Admin Functions Edit Story Email To A Friend Email this story to a friend: Your Name: Their Email:   Related Stories (βeta) Burma's Junta Declares Curfew, Bans Assembly 2007-09-26 03:20:41 (Score: 51) British Prime Minister Brown Calls For Sanctions Amid Fear Of Burma Death Toll 2007-09-28 23:23:16 (Score: 49) China Joins U.N. Censure of Burma's Junta 2007-10-12 03:57:40 (Score: 40) Increasing Pressure On Iran - Merkel Calls On Russia And China To Support Tougher Sanctions 2010-02-25 17:45:42 (Score: 38) Burma Junta Warns Of More Arrests 2007-10-04 02:11:08 (Score: 38) Germany, E.U. Increasingly Ready To Impose Tough New Sanctions On Iran 2009-08-17 21:55:57 (Score: 37) Sen. Clinton Calls For Sanctions Against Iran 2006-01-19 00:17:36 (Score: 36) Junta Threatens Burma's Protesting Monks 2007-09-25 01:21:51 (Score: 35) Canada Hits Iran With More Sanctions 2010-06-23 15:37:58 (Score: 35) Reaction To Suu Kyi Verdict - E.U. Tightens Sanctions Against Burma 2009-08-11 16:27:39 (Score: 34) Burma's Junta Shuts Down Last Communication Links 2007-10-09 02:40:55 (Score: 33) Russian, Iran Nuclear Talks End Without Deal 2006-03-02 00:09:58 (Score: 32) U.S., Other Major Powers Agree On New Iran Sanctions 2010-05-18 16:38:32 (Score: 32) Britain's Prime Minister Considers Saudi Plan To Give Iran Limited Supply Of Uranium 2007-11-02 01:45:52 (Score: 32) Iran Threatens To Hit Back As E.U. Tightens Nuclear Program Sanctions 2010-07-25 18:35:55 (Score: 32)   Readers Comments Add your own comment. (Anonymous commenting now enabled.)

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