IS ‘lays mines’ in ruins of Syria’s ancient Palmyra

Palmyra’s fall prompted fears the extremist group would seek to destroy the UNESCO World Heritage listed ruins as they have done with heritage sites elsewhere in Syria and Iraq (AFP Photo/-)

Syria says Islamic State executes hundreds in Palmyra

Ruins are pictured in the historical city of Palmyra, May 13, 2010. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir

After Palmyra, Islamic State said to control half of Syria

Partial view of the ancient oasis city of Palmyra in Syria, March 14, 2014 (AFP/Joseph Eid, File)

Jihadists seize last Syrian-regime held border crossing to Iraq; US admits coalition airstrike killed two children