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West Criticises Russia's Use of Veto at UNSC

The Russian foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov, has acknowledged that ties with the United States are strained.

President Donald Trump says relations with Russia could be at their lowest-ever level following Moscow's refusal to drop its support for the Syrian leader, Bashar al-Assad.

Russia has again used its veto at the UN Security Council to block a resolution condemning Syria for an apparent chemical attack.

Tight security is in place in part of Indian-administered Kashmir for a partial re-run of a by-election that was marred by violence on Sunday.

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Thu 13 Apr 201704:06GMT

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  • Thu 13 Apr 201704:06GMT