The UN Human Rights Council has approved a contentious resolution on religious hatred in the wake of the burning of a Koran in Sweden. The resolution was opposed by the United States and the European Union, who say it conflicts with their view on human rights and free speech. Twenty-eight countries voted in favor, 12 against, and seven countries abstained. The motion was brought up by Pakistan in response to an incident in which a man tore up and burned a Koran outside Stockholm's central mosque on June 28, the first day of the Muslim Eid al-Adha holidays. To read the original story by Reuters, click here.
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