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Islamic State seizes Palmyra in Syrian advance

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Islamic State says it has taken full control of UNESCO site Palmyra in Syria, just days after capturing a provincial capital in Iraq, suggesting momentum is building for the ultra-hardline group. Mana Rabiee reports.

Added on the 21/05/2015 15:42:16 - Copyright : Reuters EN

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