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Syrian government forces are poised to fully liberate Palmyra

Syrian government forces are poised to fully liberate the Daesh-controlled ancient city of Palmyra.

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These are some of the headlines we are tracking for you in this edition of Press TV's Top 5:

  • Syrian government forces are poised to fully liberate the Daesh-controlled ancient city of Palmyra. They’re just one kilometer away from the heart of the city.
  • A nationwide manhunt is underway in Belgium for two terror suspects behind Tuesday’s deadly bombings in the EU capital Brussels.
  • The US imposes sanctions on two individuals and six firms, including a number tied to Iran-based Mahan Air.
  • Leader of Britain’s Labor Party, Jeremy Corbyn, calls on the government to halt arms supplies to Saudi Arabia as the kingdom uses the weapons for the assault against Yemen.
  • Congo Republic President Denis Sassou Nguesso wins a new term in office, extending his 32-year tenure as head of state for another five years.