Russia has introduced its own U.N. resolution on Syria, which calls for Bashar al-Assad's government to halt its crackdown on anti-government protesters but does not mention the sanctions sought by the U.S. and European nations. The United States, Britain, France, Germany and Portugal earlier circulated a stronger resolution that calls for sanctions against Mr. Assad, influential members of his family and close associates. The resolution introduced by Russia calls for an immediate end to all violence, but fails to condemn the perpetrators or punish them.Meanwhile, a United Nations humanitarian team says there is an urgent need to protect Syrian civilians from the use of excessive force. However, the team says there is no countrywide humanitarian crisis in Syria. The group released the findings on Friday after wrapping up a five-day visit to the country. Syrian forces opened fire on Friday on protesters marching in cities and towns across the country, calling for Mr. Assad's resignation.The United Nations says more than 2,000 people have died in Syria during the government crackdown.