PETRAEUS WILL GIVE US THE S.O.S.

At least, that's what the AP writes:

Top General in Iraq War to Urge Patience
Apr 8, 3:34 AM (ET)
By ANNE FLAHERTY

WASHINGTON (AP) - The four-star general in charge of Iraq wants more time in a war that is now in its sixth year.

We've been told this for years and nothing much seems to happen except more American and Iraqi deaths. We can only expect more like this:

Iraqi Army, Mahdi Militiamen Clash
Apr 8, 3:32 AM (ET)
By SINAN SALAHEDDIN
BAGHDAD (AP) - Iraqi police say government forces and Mahdi Army militiamen are clashing in Baghdad's Sadr City district.

A police officer said Tuesday the two sides are using small arms, rocket-propelled grenades and light mortars. The officer spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to the media.

He said eight civilians have been injured, including 3 children.

The fighting erupted Tuesday morning when Iraqi troops tried to enter the district, a stronghold of anti-American cleric Muqtada al-Sadr. Al-Sadr faces a government ultimatum to either disband his Mahdi Army or give up politics.