The Latest: US ally in Syria says IS not yet defeated

BEIRUT (AP) — The Latest on the Trump administration’s decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria (all times local):
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A U.S.-backed group in Syria has rejected President Donald Trump’s claim that the Islamic State has been defeated and says the withdrawal of U.S. troops would lead to a resurgence of the extremist group.
The group known as the Syrian Democratic Forces says in a statement that a premature U.S. troop pullout would have dangerous repercussions and a dest