ISIS takes control of Syria, Iraq crossing
An Iraqi soldier stands guard in Al Waleed border crossing, west of Baghdad, Iraq.
Islamic State of Iraq and Syria militants took control of the Syrian side of the the Al Waleed border crossing which connects the country with Iraq, Al Arabiya News Channel reported.
Earlier on Thursday, a fire erupted at the crossing after Iraqi troops blocked access from their side after Syrian regime forces had withdrew from Al Waleed.
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