ISIS kills 31 truffle hunters in Syrian desert ambush.

At least 31 people, including civilians and military personnel, were killed in an attack by the Islamic State (IS) group on truffle hunters in the Syrian desert. The search for truffles is dangerous as hunters contend with landmines and IS fighters maintain hideouts in the desert where they grow. The fungus can sell for up to $25 per kg, which is more than the country's average monthly wage. The Syrian conflict has left half a million people dead, devastated cities, and drawn in other countries.