UN chief condemns broadening of conflict in Middle East

UNITED NATIONS, Oct. 1 (Xinhua) -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday condemned the broadening of the Middle East conflict.

"I condemn the broadening of the Middle East conflict with escalation after escalation," the UN chief said in a brief statement.

"This must stop," Guterres said, adding, "We absolutely need a ceasefire."

Israel's military announced late Monday that it had launche