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Order for withdrawal of American troops from Syria signed, says US military

US soldiers during a combined joint patrol rehearsal in Manbij, Syria. The order has been signed for the withdrawal of American troops from Syria, where they have been deployed to assist in the war against the Islamic State jihadist group.
Updated on Dec 25, 2018 02:47 PM IST

US defence secretary James Mattis quits amid clash with Donald Trump over Syria pullout, India loses a champion

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the news media while gathering for a briefing from his senior military leaders, including Defense Secretary James Mattis (L), in the Cabinet Room at the White House.
Updated on Dec 21, 2018 10:06 AM IST

Defence secretary James Mattis quits amid clash with Donald Trump over Syria pullout

James Mattis, a retired Marine general whose embrace of NATO and America’s traditional alliances often put him at odds with Trump, had opposed the decision on Syria.
Updated on Dec 21, 2018 09:06 AM IST

‘Time to back PM Modi on trying to maintain peace’: US in message to Pak

US has said it is time for everyone to support the efforts of the UN, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and all those who are trying to maintain peace in South Asia.
Updated on Dec 04, 2018 11:39 AM IST

US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis says Russia tried to ‘muck around’ US vote, again

US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis said Saturday that Russia tried to meddle in the US midterm elections last month.
Published on Dec 02, 2018 11:44 AM IST