Syrian army declares capturing last IS stronghold in eastern Syria

Photo taken on Nov. 9, 2017 shows military personnel in the city of al-Bukamal, which is the last Islamic State (IS) stronghold in eastern Syria. The Islamic State (IS) clawed back over 40 percent of the city of al-Bukamal, the last IS stronghold that has been recently captured by the Syrian government forces, a monitor group reported on Nov. 10, 2017. (Xinhua/Ammar Safarjalani)