News Headlines - 18 June 2014

▽Sunni Extremists Are Said to Take Control of Iraq’s Biggest Oil Refinery - NYTimes.com

So it was for Spain on Tuesday. The nation which has ruled over world soccer for six straight years and which might reasonably be considered the greatest team in this sport's history, was stunningly eliminated from the 2014 tournament with a 2-0 defeat by Chile.

▽Iraq asks United States for air support to counter rebels - The Globe and Mail

Iraq has asked the United States for air support in countering Sunni rebels, the top U.S. general said on Wednesday, after the militants seized major cities in a lightning advance that has routed the Shi’ite-led government’s army.

▽Cameron Wants 'Global Push' To Fight Dementia

David Cameron says dementia is "one of the greatest enemies of humanity" and calls for action to fight the disease.

▽King Felipe VI to be sworn in as Spain's royals try to update | Tront Sun

Spain's new king, Felipe VI, will be sworn in on Thursday in a low-key ceremony which monarchists hope will usher in a new era of popularity for the troubled royal household.

▽Spain's Title Reign Comes to an End - WSJ

So it was for Spain on Tuesday. The nation which has ruled over world soccer for six straight years and which might reasonably be considered the greatest team in this sport's history, was stunningly eliminated from the 2014 tournament with a 2-0 defeat by Chile.