Resolution receives 137 votes in favor, 12 against and 17 abstentions, though three countries said their votes failed to register on the electronic board.

Setback in Arab and Western efforts to defuse the revolt peacefully came after world leaders and Syrian activists accused Assad's forces of killing hundreds of people in the bombardment of Homs that began Friday.

New effort, dubbed the Global Counterterrorism Forum, will bring together 'traditional allies, emerging powers and Muslim-majority countries,' says Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon says U.S. president offered important ideas in Middle East speech that could propel peace talks forward; Mideast Quartet voices 'strong support'.

Resolution receives 137 votes in favor, 12 against and 17 abstentions, though three countries said their votes failed to register on the electronic board.

Setback in Arab and Western efforts to defuse the revolt peacefully came after world leaders and Syrian activists accused Assad's forces of killing hundreds of people in the bombardment of Homs that began Friday.

New effort, dubbed the Global Counterterrorism Forum, will bring together 'traditional allies, emerging powers and Muslim-majority countries,' says Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon says U.S. president offered important ideas in Middle East speech that could propel peace talks forward; Mideast Quartet voices 'strong support'.