Iraq combat troops on way home

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The last brigade of American combat troops has left Iraq, nearly two weeks before the deadline set by President Obama.

But their departure doesn't mean the end of an American presence in the country as more than 50, 000 US troops will stay in Iraq in training and advisory roles.

Dominic Hughes reports.

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