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June 19, 2014

Iraqi Gov't Denies Militant Capture of Oil Refinery 
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Iraq's request for U.S. airstrikes comes amidst conflicting reports over
a battle for Iraq's largest oil refinery in Baiji. Militants have
apparently taken control of most of the facility, but the Iraqi
government claims it has repelled their attack.

 

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