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Urgent: IS withdraws from Palmyra as Syrian army sweeps in

Xinhua, March 2, 2017 Adjust font size:

The Islamic State (IS) group withdrew from the ancient city of Palmyra in central Syria on Thursday, as the Syrian army swept into the city following intense battles, a monitor group reported. Endit