City of palmyra
Syrian army ‘recaptures’ Palmyra from Islamic State
The army has announced that it’s fully recaptured the historic town of Palmyra from the Islamic State group for the second time in a year.
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Syrian govt forces enter Palmyra, drive back Islamic State – monitors
Islamic State has captured Palmyra, whose ancient ruins are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, twice during Syria’s six-year conflict.
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Russian symphony orchestra performs in former Isis stronghold
It wasn't so long ago that Isis was murdering people in the ancient Palmyra theatre.
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Islamic State planted thousands of mines in Palmyra
Syrian officer said streets and side roads in Palmyra had been rigged with explosives weighing up to 50 kg.
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Islamic State attack leaves Syrian temple in ruins
Islamic State attack leaves Syrian temple in ruins
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Syrian artifacts underthreat from Isis
Syria is going to great lengths to save artifacts and archeological sites that are being destroyed by Isis.
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Isis militants behead archaeologist in Palmyra
The militants captured Palmyra in central Syria from government forces in May.
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Syrian army closing in on Islamic State in Palmyra
The army is in postion for a major offensive to recapture the city of Roman ruins from the jihadists.
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Iraq regains ground from Isis
Iraq’s govt launched a counter-offensive on Saturday, a week after losing Ramadi.
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Isis seizes historic Syrian city of Palmyra
Isis also took control of a hospital in the city which Syrian forces had used as a base before withdrawing.
