France is calling for stronger UN action against Syria as President Nicolas Sarkozy completes a policy shift on the Arab Spring that began over a year ago.French officials say that after a May 5th deadline they will call for a Chapter 7 Resolution at the UN Security Council. The resolution would open the door for additional moves to punish the Syrian government, including the possibility of military action. The resolution is not expected to pass as both China and Russia have expressed steady opposition towards international action aimed at the Syrian government.
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