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President Trump 'to pull thousands of troops' from Afghanistan

The Trump administration is planning to withdraw thousands of troops from Afghanistan. Plus General Mattis resigns

The Trump administration is planning to withdraw thousands of troops from Afghanistan according to the US media. The reports come a day after the president announced the country's military withdrawal from Syria as General Mattis resigns. Also: pro-independence protests in Barcelona; this year's new plant discoveries.

(Photo: US troop have been in Afghanistan for 17 years. Credit: Getty Images)

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