Germany's lower house of parliament on Friday approved government plans to join the military campaign against Islamic State in Syria.
German parliament approves military campaign against group in Syria
Of the 598 lawmakers who took part in the vote, 445 voted for, 146 against and seven abstained.
German parliament approves military campaign against Islamic State in Syria
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The mission will include sending six Tornado reconnaissance jets, a frigate to help protect the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, refuelling aircraft and up to 1,200 military personnel. Germany will not join countries like Britain, France, the United States and Russia in conducting airstrikes.
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