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Syria: UN blasted as Aleppo rebels train sights on civilians

REBELS in Syria shelled the United Nations office and other civilian buildings in Aleppo yesterday, killing more than 40.

UN resident representative in Syria Ali al-Za’atari said the office was hit by insurgent tank fire, damaging the upper floors.

And militants positioned in the city’s Bustan al-Qaser shelled the Shahba Hotel and nearby residential buildings, causing extensive damage and casualties.

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