Iraq Attack

Reuters reports the U.S. military has launched a major air assault in Iraq, the largest assault of its kind since the invasion three years ago. The move comes amid predictions that the country is on the brink of Sunni-Shiite civil war. On Thursday, the Iraqi parliament held its first session, but bickering between the parties continues to prevent the formation of a unity government. According to the BBC, Thursday's inaugural session of parliament ended after 30 minutes, and members were not even able to elect a speaker.