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1,500 more US troops for Iraq

President Barack Obama has authorised the US military to deploy up to 1,500 more troops to Iraq as part of the mission to combat the Islamic State group.

1,500 more US troops for Iraq

Fri, 07 Nov, 2014 - 21:15

President Barack Obama has authorised the US military to deploy up to 1,500 more troops to Iraq as part of the mission to combat the Islamic State group.

Mr Obama is also asking Congress for more than US $5 billion to help fund the fight.

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