US Defence Secretary 'To Step Down'

Chuck Hagel, the US Secretary of Defence, is to step down from his post, according to American media reports.

The 68 year old Vietnam veteran took on the job in 2013, and is reportedly stepping down after a shift in US military strategy regarding fighting the Islamic State organisation.

Lorna Shaddick has more from Washington. 

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