Iraq

(AP) Al Qaeda in Iraq has called for attacks against Israel. (This is often a lowpoint rallying cry of Islamic terror groups needing money and recruits.)

(Reuters) "Iran has postponed a fourth round of talks with the United States in Baghdad on improving security in Iraq, giving no reason for the delay."

(UPI) "Coalition forces in Iraq plan to increase their presence in Baghdad neighborhoods, The Armed Forces Press Service reported Wednesday."

(Reuters) "U.S. forces should keep withdrawing from Iraq this year without a pause, Iraq's national security adviser said on Wednesday, disagreeing with U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates."

(AFP) An eyeopening story about Christian fundamentalism in the Iraq theater.