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      <title>U.S.-Backed Fighters Begin Offensive To Push ISIS From Its &apos;Capital&apos;</title>
      <description>Raqqa is the most important stronghold for the militant group in Syria and fell under its control in 2014. This offensive is expected to be difficult and is seen as pivotal in the fight against ISIS.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Jun 2017 07:33:00 -0400</pubDate>
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