Militants retake ancient city of Palmyra from Syrian forces

Monday, December 12, 2016

BEIRUT -- Islamic State militants recaptured the ancient city of Palmyra from Syrian troops Sunday, according to both sides in the battle, scoring a major advance after a year of setbacks in Syria and Iraq.

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