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US troops to leave Syria
President Trump's decision surprised Washington and the world. Now his defence secretary is leaving too.
President Trump's decision surprised Washington and the world. Now his defence secretary is leaving too. Also in this edition: the ceasefire in Yemen's most important port; Hungarians protest about 'slave labour' law; the Brexit pantomine; and what the Nativity story tells us about reputation management.
(Picture: US Marine Corps tactical vehicles in Syria.
Credit: AFP/Getty)
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