AP:
Al-Qaeda in Iraq appears to have regained some footing with a series of high-profile and deadly bombings during the last two weeks and a sabotage blast yesterday that might leave parts of northern Iraq without electricity until next week.
The counterpunch coincides with preparations by U.S. and Iraqi forces for an offensive in the northern city of Mosul, described as al-Qaeda in Iraq's last urban stronghold.
Does Al Malki have what it takes to meet Al Qaeda's challenge is Mosul?
