U.S. to withdraw Patriot from Turkey as planned

Despite the ongoing crisis in Syria, the U.S. is going ahead with a plan to withdraw its Patriot missile battery in Turkey this month.

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Pentagon spokeswoman Laura Seal said the personnel and equipment could be sent back to Turkey “within one week” if needed.

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