Syria regime forces advance on IS town near Palmyra: monitor Beirut (AFP) March 29, 2016 - Syrian regime forces were locked in fierce clashes with Islamic State group jihadists on Tuesday on the outskirts of a key town near the ancient city of Palmyra, a monitor said. Just two days after seizing Palmyra from IS, pro-government fighters advanced southwest towards the jihadist-held town of Al-Qaryatain. They seized a series of hilltops overlooking the town during the night and b ... more

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