Good News From Iraq

While the headlines focus on sectarian violence and the possibility of civil war, it's nice to have news like this to remind us that the story in Iraq is never as simple as the media and politicians would have you believe...

From the AP:

Al-Qaida in Iraq’s leader in northern Baghdad was killed in a raid Friday, the U.S. military said.

The military identified Abu Asma, also known as Abu Anas and Akram Mahmud al-Mushhadani, as an explosives expert with close ties to important car bomb manufacturers in Baghdad.

He died in a northern Baghdad raid conducted by coalition forces with the help of Iraqi police, a military statement said.

Not only has a major terrorist leader been taken out, the raid was carried out with the help of Iraqi police.  What's the chance of this story making the headlines of the evening newscasts?