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Syrian government forces are poised to fully liberate Palmyra

Thursday, 24 March 2016 9:36 PM [ Last Update: Thursday, 24 March 2016 9:35 PM ]

This file photo taken on March 14, 2014 shows a partial view of the ancient oasis city of Palmyra, 215 kilometres northeast of Damascus. (AFP)

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