U.S. Ally Halts Fight Against Islamic State in Syria as It Battles Rebel Group

Washington’s main ally warned that a power vacuum was leading to attacks on the group by Turkish-backed rebels.

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U.S. Ally Halts Fight Against Islamic State in Syria as It Battles Rebel Group

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