Islamic State militants destroy temple in Syria's Palmyra

One of the online images released by Islamic State militants on Aug. 25, 2015, shows explosives placed on the pillars of the temple of Baal Shamin in Syria's ancient city of Palmyra. The Site of Palmyra is a UNESCO World Heritage site. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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