Roger Hardy has some analysis: The crackdown in Basra is fraught with political significance, writes the BBC Middle East analyst Roger Hardy...

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq's leaders faced their gravest challenge in months Tuesday as Shiite militiamen loyal to anti-American cleric Muqtada...

As usual McClatchy has the scoop. BAGHDAD — A cease-fire critical to the improved security situation in Iraq appeared to unravel Monday when...