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The Briefing … Trump threatens missile strikes
Good morning, and welcome to The Briefing.
United States President Donald Trump has warned Russia to “get ready” to shoot down US missiles aimed at Syria.
In a tweet, Trump bragged that missiles “will be coming, nice and new and ‘smart!’ ”, chastising the Russian government for being “partners with a Gas Killing Animal who kills his people and enjoys it!” Trump has repeatedly threatened missile strikes against Syria since a chemical weapons attack killed at least 42 people in the city of Douma. Syrian troops have transferred to Russian military bases in expectation of US retaliation …
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