The Syrian Army Has Retaken Deir al-Zour

13:50     3 November, 2017

The Syrian army has retaken Deir al-Zour, the last major stronghold of so-called Islamic State (IS) in Syria, state TV says, BBC reports.

"The city is completely liberated from terrorism," the state TV report said.

Other reports said the Syrian army and its allies were clearing the last pockets of resistance from IS.