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| Happy New Year! Saddam to be hanged by Sunday |
| 2006-12-28 |
| Ex-dictatorÂ’s execution expected to be carried out by start of Eid holiday BREAKING NEWS Former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, sentenced to death for his role in 148 killings in 1982, will have his sentence carried out by Sunday, NBC News reported Thursday. According to a U.S. military officer who spoke on condition of anonymity, Saddam will be hanged before the start of the Eid religious holiday, which begins this Sunday. SaddamÂ’s sentence, handed down last month, ordered that he be hanged within 30 days. Earlier Thursday, SaddamÂ’s chief lawyer implored world leaders to prevent the United States from handing over the ousted leader to Iraqi authorities for execution, saying the former dictator should enjoy protection from his enemies as a "prisoner of war." |
| Posted by:Frank G |
| #10 Will believe it after he's hanged on Sunday. The pro-Saddam BAATHISTS have basically warned that iff Saddam is executed, a dedicated terror attack agz Dubya in retaliation will be considered by them and their allies. |
| Posted by: JosephMendiola 2006-12-28 23:01 |
| #9 Good news Mr. Hussein! You'll be reunited with your sons and never will be cold again. |
| Posted by: DMFD 2006-12-28 22:07 |
| #8 Champagne's chilling.... :-D |
| Posted by: Barbara Skolaut 2006-12-28 21:48 |
| #7 Julius :) Celebrations continue at the Haj. |
| Posted by: Phineter Thraviger 2006-12-28 19:50 |
| #6 Who won the lottery? |
| Posted by: Nimble Spemble 2006-12-28 19:49 |
| #5 "Ex-dictatorÂ’s execution expected to be carried out by start of Eid holiday" Beware the Eids of December. |
| Posted by: Julius 2006-12-28 19:46 |
| #4 I say the timing is good. Shredder would be more appropriate, but I am content. |
| Posted by: twobyfour 2006-12-28 19:36 |
| #3 I'll raise a glass or six to celebrate! |
| Posted by: DarthVader 2006-12-28 19:34 |
| #2 Doh! I had just posted this. Please erase admins. |
| Posted by: Thoth 2006-12-28 19:25 |
| #1 drinks are on me in the O-Club! |
| Posted by: Frank G 2006-12-28 19:19 |