Saddam trial will close "dark chapter" in Iraq: US

The trial of Saddam Hussein for crimes against humanity will be a major step toward closing a "dark chapter" in Iraq's blood-stained history, the US State Department said ( Read more... )

our government is stupid. That's right! I said it!

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London to Get Sexual 'Theme Park'

LONDON - Move over, Eros. Developers announced plans Friday to open a multimillion dollar sexual "theme park" near London's Piccadilly Circus, home to the much-photographed statue of the Greek god of love.

Bush claimed God told him to invade Iraq, Afghanistan: BBC

This would be really funny were it not for the fact that hundreds and/or thousands-I forgot the number-of people on both sides are dead. Innocent and not.

Iraqis Get Copies of Draft Constitution

Iraqis on Thursday began picking up copies of the draft constitution that they will vote on next week, after the country's Shiite-led parliament ended a bitter dispute with Sunni legislators about how the referendum will be conducted.

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First Winners of Afghan Election Announced ( Read more... )

Crowds Opposed to Iraq War March on D.C.

Opponents of the war in Iraq marched by the tens of thousands Saturday in a clamorous day of protest, song and remembrance of the dead, some showing surprisingly diverse political views even as they spoke with one loud voice in wanting U.S. troops home. The surging crowd, shouting "Bush out now" and "Peace ( Read more... )

Saddam did not confess to mass killings - lawyer

Saddam Hussein's chief attorney denied on Thursday that the ousted president had confessed to ordering executions and waging a campaign against Kurds in which thousands of people are said to have been killed ( Read more... )

BAGHDAD, Iraq --The Iraqi government announced Sunday that the trial of Saddam Hussein will open on Oct. 19. The statement by government spokesman Laith Kubba confirmed widespread speculation that the former strongman and several of his closest aides would face trial immediately after the national referendum on Iraq's constitution on Oct. 15 ( Read more... )