Shiite sheiks discuss U.S. cooperation

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http://www.twincities.com/national/c...nclick_check=1

KUT, Iraq - American commanders in southern Iraq say Shiite sheiks are showing interest in joining forces with the U.S. military against extremists, in much the same way that Sunni clansmen in the western part of the country have worked with American forces against al-Qaida.

This probably doesn't mean much in overall view of Iraq but it is a positive sign there is some direction and goal in Iraq coming from both the Sunnis and Shiites in Iraq.