[prairiebreeze]

American troops gained an insight into the measures the jihadists had imposed during recent house-to-house searches in nearby towns and villages.

Nonsense, our soldiers knew full well the sort of oppression that was being laid out. But an otherwise good article, thanks for posting it. Ping.

[Peach]

American troops on the Syrian border are enjoying a battle they have long waited to see - a clash between foreign al-Qa'eda fighters and Iraqi insurgents.

This is the first article I've read that distinguishes between AQ terrorists and Iraqi insurgents. Very good.