Islamic State fighters are at the gates of an ancient Roman-era city in Syria

Reports indicate that Islamic State militants in Syria are positioned near Palmyra, a famous, ancient Roman-era city and a UNESCO World Heritage site. That's a concern, given the extremist group's penchant for smashing pre-Islamic antiquities as well as icons and shrines it considers blasphemous. According to the BBC, Islamic State militants are just a bit more than a mile […]









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