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Syria: Canada’s new PM pulls out jets as Assad visits Putin

CRACKS ARE SHOWING in the US-led war against Syria after Canada pulled out of the illegal military adventure.

New Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made good on his election pledge to end Canada’s involvement in a phone call with US President Barack Obama on Tuesday.

The White House said Mr Obama called Mr Trudeau to congratulate him on his victory in Monday’s elections and the two “committed to strengthening the countries’ joint efforts to promote trade, combat terrorism and mitigate climate change.”

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