ABU DHABI: Representatives from dozens of countries meet in Abu Dhabi on Friday to discuss the creation of a $100-million fund to protect and restore heritage sites threatened by extremism and conflict.

The two-day conference reflects growing international alarm over the destruction of ancient artIfacts by Islamic State group jihadists using sledgehammers, bulldozers and explosives.

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