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UN chief concerned about possible escalation in Syria

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Tuesday that the recent downings of a Syrian jet and of an Iranian-made drone could be "very dangerous" and lead to an escalation of the war in Syria. Guterres also sought to downplay expectations of a breakthrough in the next round of UN-led...

U.S. says Russia not behaving in threatening way in Syria

The U.S. military on Tuesday said Russia was not carrying out any actions in Syria that "cause us concern," even after Moscow said a day earlier it would treat U.S.-led coalition aircraft flying west of the Euphrates River in Syria as potential targets. "Public statements aside, we have not...

UNHCR wins nod to use Islamic alms to aid refugees

The United Nations, short of funds to support millions of displaced people in the Middle East, has begun a scheme that would let Muslims make donations from the alms they typically pay state bodies for the benefit of the poor. Muslims around the world are expected to pay “zakat,”...