UN experts caution powers they must heed 'laws of war' in fighting IS

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* War crimes experts call for sparing civilians in strikes * Syrian government "remains responsible" for most killings * Syrian envoy accuses Qatar of backing Nusra Front (adds Syria speech, remarks by American investigator) By Stephanie Nebehay GENEVA, Sept 16 (Reuters) - United Nations war crimes investigators for Syria on Tuesday cautioned world powers preparing military action against Islamic State fighters that the 'laws of war' would apply to them and they must do everything possible to protect civilians. ...

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