Palmyra recaptured by Syrian forces from IS
Syrian government forces with Lebanese and Russian support retook Palmyra from Islamic State after a 10 month IS rule of terror. The ancient city, famed for temples and ruins, showed heavy damage yet some structures survived. IS losses include hundreds of fighters and several commanders killed in ongoing battles.
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Palmyra retaken by Syrian forces preserves ancient ruins
A detailed look at Palmyra, the UNESCO site 155 miles east of Damascus, its 2000 year old Roman colonnades, temples and arch, its recent destruction by IS, and the ongoing effort to restore the city famous as the Bride of the Desert amid strategic moves toward Raqqa and Deir el-Zour while IS losses persist.
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Deir el-Zour
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Unicef
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Mediterranean
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Middle East
Brussels
Chinese herbalist and family slain in Santa Barbara County
Authorities say the popular Santa Barbara herb clinic owner Han and his wife and 5-year-old daughter were found shot and wrapped in plastic at their two story home. A 27-year-old Oceanside man, Pierre Haobsh, was arrested in San Diego County. Investigators probe a possible link between the suspects tied to a recent business deal and motive.
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Bluefield College Partners With Just Compassion For Mobile Dental
Bluefield College teams with Just Compassion to offer mobile dental services to underserved residents of southwest Virginia and southern West Virginia. Volunteers will operate the unit while students assist with non clinical tasks, expanding access to care and creating clinical and mission opportunities for BC students and staff.
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Joy Heaton
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