Iraq’s production and exports hit records as the northern pipeline experiences security

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More of Iraq’s oil has seen the light of day and exports have realized post-invasion records as measures to stem attacks and other interference have proved successful along the key northern pipeline system.

Some who used to target the pipeline — especially on the link from Baiji north through hot Sunni Arab insurgent territory and to Turkey — are now paid to protect it, though lon…