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U.S. Cites Better Intelligence for Stepped-Up Airstrikes on Islamic State


(Wall Street Journal) Paul Sonne and Julian E. Barnes - The U.S. is increasing the tempo of its airstrikes on Islamic State in Syria as American military personnel on the ground help gather better information about targets to hit, Secretary of Defense Ash Carter said Monday. Last month, the White House agreed to deploy 250 military personnel in addition to the 50 U.S. special-operations forces in Syria, significantly expanding the mission to enable local forces to retake territory from Islamic State.
2016-05-03 00:00:00
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