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Sunday Times of London scores with second al Zarqawi scoop - UPDATED

By Andrew Cochran

We believe that great reporting in counterterrorism deserves special mention - it's a tough business, with often shaky sources and dangerous assignments overseas for those who pursue field research. So kudos to the Sunday Times of London, which nailed its second big scoop on al Zarqawi yesterday. The Times was the first standard media site in the world to report al Zarqawi's injuries, back on May 15. Yesterday's Times followed up with the report that al Zarqawi has fled Iraq for emergency chest surgery, with the most detailed reporting yet of his injuries and escape. UPDATE: Thanks and congrats to Bill Roggio for sending me an e-mail that "Adnkronos International" actually reported a quote from an Iraqi general about it on May 11, while the Sunday Times added many original details for its story on May 15. Bill posted the early notice from Adnkronos on The Fourth Rail on May 11.

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