The UN Security Council resumed Wednesday discussion on a condemnation of Syria's repression of civilian protesters, trying to patch up deep division among its members dpa reported
Germany, Britain, France, Portugal and the US - the Western governments in the 15-nation council - are in favour of strong condemnation.
Other council members - Russia, China, Brazil, India and South Africa - are opposed to a resolution, preferring a non-binding statement on the situation in Syria