Russian parliament considers anti-US adoption bill
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A man holds a poster reading "Hands off children!" as he protests against a bill banning Americans from adopting Russian children outside the Federation Council, early on Dec 26, 2012. The upper chamber of Russia's parliament has unanimously voted in favour of a measure banning Americans from adopting Russian children. -- PHOTO: AFP
MOSCOW (AP) - The upper chamber of Russia's parliament has unanimously voted in favour of a measure banning Americans from adopting Russian children.
It now goes to President Vladimir Putin to sign or turn down.
The bill is one part of a larger measure by lawmakers retaliating against a recently signed U.S. law that calls for sanctions against Russians deemed to be human rights violators.
Some top government officials, including the foreign minister, have spoken against the bill, arguing that it would be in violation of Russia's constitution and international obligations.
