Isis seizes Syrian military base near Palmyra as it consolidates grip on city

Islamic State has consolidated its grip on the historic city of Palmyra and other swaths of territory in eastern Syria, fresh from its decisive victory over forces loyal to the regime of President Bashar al-Assad.

Palmyra Is Captured by ISIS; What Now for Its Ancient Relics?

ISIS' seizure of the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra early Thursday intensified fears that the 2,000-year-old site's archaeological treasures would become the latest to face destruction at the hands of militants.