Violence rages in Iraq as new cabinet meets

Iraq's new national unity government had its first meeting today. [Read story.]

Over here, Bush praised the new government, even though some key vacancies have yet to be filled.

Over there, bombs were exploding outside as the cabinet met.

I hope that the new government manages to improve the situation over there, especially for all the innocent civilians who have been suffering so horribly since Bush attacked them in his unnecessary war of aggression. Time will tell.