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US, Britain mulling sanctions over Syria siege

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The United States and Britain warned today that western allies were considering imposing sanctions against economic targets in Syria and Russia over the siege of Aleppo.

US Secretary of State John Kerry branded the bombardment of civilians in the city "crimes against humanity" and British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson urged Moscow to show mercy.

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First Published: Oct 16 2016 | 11:48 PM IST

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