killed the defense minister and his deputy, President Bashar Assad`s powerful brother-in-law, and accused the West of inciting the Syrian opposition.

Russia is vehemently opposed to sanctions and any mention of Chapter 7 and Lavrov argued that the British text amounted to support for the rebels and would lead to more bloodshed.
"I would appeal to those who in the past have held out against tough action against Syria that what more evidence do we need of a brutal regime in Syria?," Cameron said.

He made the call in Kabul, where he is meeting with the Afghan president and Pakistani prime minister to discuss the ongoing war in Afghanistan.

The British leader said it was time for Assad to "go," saying that otherwise civil war is inevitable.

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Asked about his future just days after this month's epic grand final between North Queensland and Brisbane, Smith told Fairfax Media: "As an ambition three years ago to create this big community sport I think we are well on track with that and I am really pleased with the way we have ended the season. You feel like you are making a bit of a