Iraq

(AFP) "Iraq's parliament has reopened after a month-long recess marred by mounting sectarian violence, with deputies expected to discuss breaking up the country into semi-independent regions." (This would be federalism, not a full break up.)

A "high level delegation" of Iraq's ministers went to Iran. (No post meeting reporting yet, they're there til Friday.)

Dahr Jamail is reporting that the US is losing control of the Anbar province.

They're still finding bodies in Baghdad.

Mark Brunswick discusses one soldier's death in Anbar.

Two marines and one sailor were killed in Anbar yesterday.

Still it goes on. No change in strategy, no change in tactics.