Syrian army retakes ancient Palmyra city
The Syrian army fully recaptured the ancient city of Palmyra in central Syria on Sunday, following days of intense battles against the Islamic State (IS) group.
Mar 27, 2016, 15:38 PM ISTSyria regime forces close in on IS-held Palmyra
The Islamic State (IS) group overran the city dubbed the "Pearl of the Desert" last May, and it has since blown up UNESCO-listed temples and looted relics dating back thousands of years.
Mar 24, 2016, 13:14 PM IST