Syrian regime recaptures Palmyra from Islamic State

Iranian and Russian forces help push extremists out of historic city, which has been badly damaged during occupationForces loyal to the Syrian regime have recaptured most of the city of Palmyra two months after it fell to Islamic State (Isis) militants for the second time in a year.Led by Iranian-backed militias and Russian special forces, the loyalist units entered the city on Thursday, nearly three months after Isis took it over. Continue reading...