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… not found in the drive-by media. (I think these are a hellva lot more important than wall-to-wall John Karr)

Iraqi Citizens Help IA, MND-B Soldiers Rescue 4 Kidnap Victims, Nab 3 Kidnappers, Discover Weapons Cache  BAGHDAD – Iraqi army soldiers conducted a raid and rescued a kidnap victim after receiving a tip from a concerned Iraqi citizen that led them to a location in Baghdad’s Adhamiyah neighborhood Friday night.

Baghdad progress renews hope Efforts this week to quell violence in the capital city are showing signs of progress, but Coalition leaders say the battle is far from over.

“Abating the extremists in the capital will neither be easy nor rapid,” Multi-National Force - Iraq spokesman Maj. Gen. William Caldwell said this week of progress in the capital city. “Challenges will ensue, but efforts will march forward block by block.”

Iraqi Forces Capture Terrorist Facilitator In Ash Sharqat BAGHDAD – Iraqi Army forces conducted an early-morning operation on August 17 in Ash Sharqat, capturing a facilitator of terrorist activity in that area.