Obama sends 250 US troops to Syria: Biggest escalation of intervention to date

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US President Barack Obama confirmed plans to dramatically increase the American troop presence in Syria by deploying an additional 250 personnel, bringing the total to 300. He said the troops would help drive out the Islamic State terrorist group.

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