US troops to leave Syria 'within weeks'

Civilians flee the Syrian town of Baghouz

Civilians flee the Syrian town of Baghouz Source: Al Jazeera

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The United States has announced it could withdraw troops from Syria in a matter of weeks because military forces are on the brink of completely wiping out IS's 'caliphate'.

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