Syrian refugees farm cannabis in Lebanon
"If Islamic State back home knew we work with hashish, they would cut us"
Some heed Pope Francis's call to succour refugees, others look away
Arms have opened wide in some places but indifference, bureaucracy, fear, and xenophobia have reared their heads elsewhere
Islamic State shelling of Syrian school area kills nine
Number of dead is likely to rise - monitoring group
UN mulls "light" options to monitor possible Syria truce -envoys
UN would rely on Syrian proxies to report violations, but major powers need to agree on who is considered credible proxy
Global migration chief "disturbed" at dangers of xenophobia
"We're very disturbed at the widespread anti-migrant sentiment that can lead to xenophobia and risks to migrants"
Libyan navy rescues more than 100 migrants bound for Italy
Smugglers exploit country's security vacuum to bring Syrians into Libya via Egypt or migrants from sub-Saharan countries via Niger, Sudan and Chad
Islamic State radio show seeks new recruits in Afghanistan
Islamic State in eastern Afghanistan want to replace the Taliban as the leading force in the insurgency
China says to invite Syrian government, opposition
China has played host to Syrian government and opposition figures before
Suspected Russian warplanes kill scores in Syrian city - rescue workers
"Everyone is afraid that this is just the beginning"