Palmyra
Fierce battle for control of Palmyra
Control of the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra has been going back and forth between government forces and Islamic State militants, reports say.
Russian's stage concert in Palmyra ruins recaptured from Islamic State
A renowned Russian conductor has led a concert in the ruins of Palmyra in Syria, which were recaptured from the Islamic State in March.
Damage to Palmyra not as bad as feared
New images have emerged from Palmyra, hours after Syrian troops recaptured it from the Islamic State group.
US raid kills IS 'second-in-command'
Islamic State has suffered a double setback, with the reported death of the group's second-in-command, and the recapture of an ancient citadel in Syria.
Fears Palmyra site may now be destroyed under IS control
Islamic State has taken control of Palmyra and there are now very real fears the militants will destroy most of its heritage buildings and monuments. Audio
Fears IS will destroy ancient Syruian city.
In Syria, Islamic State has stormed the ancient city of Palmyra fighting off pro-government forces who fled along with most of the locals. Audio