Here is a collection of comments from around the world.

Senator Jay Rockefeller is quoted:

"Given the location and circumstances of his capture, it makes it clear that Saddam was not managing the insurgency, and that he had very little control or influence. That is significant and disturbing because it means the insurgents are not fighting for Saddam, they're fighting against the United States."

However, this AP story says that

Interrogations of Saddam Hussein and documents in his personal briefcase, seized with him, have led to the arrest of several prominent regime figures in Baghdad, a U.S. general told The Associated Press on Monday.

There have been several car bombs since the capture, but I think that the fear in the minds of Iraqis has been dealt a fatal blow. I expect a swell of new intelligence and cooperation from the people.

Still, the AP reporter feels a need to end with a little spin:

But some residents of Adwar recalled fondly how Saddam used to swim in the nearby Tigris River and bemoaned the downfall of the leader who donated generously to area residents.

"This is bad news to all Iraqis," said Ammar Zidan, 21. "Even if they captured Saddam Hussein, we are all Saddam Hussein. We want freedom and independence from the Americans."