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2014-06-20 Iraq

Iraqi Forces, Militants Battle for Oil Refinery

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Posted by Fred 2014-06-20 00:00|| || Front Page|| [6 views ] Top
File under: Islamic State of Iraq & the Levant

#1 Sky News says the Iraqi army took it back. Link

Posted by trailing wife 2014-06-20 12:03|| 2014-06-20 12:03|| Front Page Top

#2 TW,
Sky News article was dated 7:36pm UK, Thursday 19 June 2014.

This VOA article Battle Over Iraqi Oil Refinery Continues says that festivities continue. It was last updated June 20, 2014 8:50 AM.

I can't find anything definitive.

On a side note, when they give a time, is it UTC if not otherwise stated? If the server was smart it would determine my timezone and adjust the time accordingly. I don't know how it works. Anybody?

Posted by Squinty 2014-06-20 13:43|| 2014-06-20 13:43|| Front Page Top

#3 Good catch, Squinty. Let's call it the fog of war, and wait until the fat lady sings. ;-)

I've been frustrated about the lack of consistency of time stamps, too, but choose to assume that it is local time until further evidence appears or a definitive ruling is made by someone who knows.

Posted by trailing wife 2014-06-20 20:17|| 2014-06-20 20:17|| Front Page Top

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