Iraq.

Turkish jets struck PKK bases inside Northern Iraq. Notice the difference in US coverage. Anything Iran does makes the front pages. Turkey has repeatedly violated the border and not a peep out of US officials.

Meanwhile, the PKK refuses to disarm.

The British have "abandoned" their base in the Shia Maysan province after repeated nightly mortar attacks. "While dismissing suggestions the British had been forced out of Amara, he acknowledged the attacks had been one reason for the decision to withdraw."

Sadr is claiming victory. "This is the first Iraqi city that has kicked out the occupier!"

Credit to the WaPo for actually writing stories about Sadr and his Mahdi army. There has been so little written about the "enemy" in Iraq. (Although this piece on Abu Diri, "the Butcher," seems a bit sensationalist. But, I guess we need a Shia Zarqawi.)

Iraqis used to cleaning up after carnage.

Under challenge for his seat, Rep. Chris Shays (R. - Conn.) calls for a timetable for withdrawal.