Sorrowful news from Basra. “Basra’s police force had been heavily infiltrated by members of Shiite political groups, including those loyal to radical cleric Muqtada al-Sadr.” “American Journalist Found Dead in Iraq,” from AP, with thanks to Jerry Gordon: BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) – An American freelance journalist was found dead in the southern Iraqi city of … Continue reading Steven Vincent found murdered in Iraq