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The West sends more forces against IS

05/12/2015 GMT

BBC World Service - The World This Week, The West sends more forces against IS

The US, UK and Germany decided to increase military pressure on so-called Islamic State.

The US said it would send special forces into Syria to help the fight against IS, while parliaments in the UK and Germany also decided to step up their countries' military action. But prospects for a political resolution seem as hazy as ever.  Also in this programme/podcast: Turkey and Erdogan strike a big deal with the EU over migrants and membership; China's currency joins the big boys' club; and Saudi women get to vote and stand in elections for the first time.  
Photo: a British Tornado fighter takes off from Akrotiri in Cyprus
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