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A picture taken on March 31, 2016 from the adjacent modern town shows a view of Fakhr-al-Din al-Ma'ani Castle, known as Palmyra citadel, on a hilltop in the ancient city of Palmyra, some 215 kilometres northeast of Damascus. (AFP/Joseph Eid)

April 3rd, 2016 - 04:01 GMT

Syrian forces seize town west of Palmyra from Daesh

After recapturing the major stronghold from Daesh, Syrian troops will press on toward Deir Ezzor.

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September 6th, 2015 - 06:00 GMT

Lost highway? If Daesh captures a vital road in Syria, the outcome will be detrimental

The Syrian town of al-Qaryatain was taken over Thursday by Daesh fighters, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said. (AFP/File)

August 6th, 2015 - 06:05 GMT

Daesh captures Syria’s al-Qaryatain from regime forces