Iran says too early to talk of reopening U.S. embassy

Iran says too early to talk of reopening U.S. embassy

August 24, 2015 - 08:28 AMT  04:28 GMT
The embassy was sacked in the early days of the Islamic Revolution in 1979 by students who feared a repeat of a 1953 coup.
IS militants destroy Palmyra's ancient temple

IS militants destroy Palmyra's ancient temple

August 24, 2015 - 08:20 AMT  04:20 GMT
Islamic State took control of Palmyra in May, sparking fears the group might demolish the UNESCO World Heritage site.
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