Saddam sentenced to hang

(Reuters)
Updated: 2006-11-05 17:12


Former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein holds a holy Koran in his hand as he reacts to the verdict during his trial held under tight security in Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone November 5, 2006. A U.S.-backed Iraqi court on Sunday sentenced toppled leader Saddam Hussein to death by hanging for crimes against humanity.
Former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein holds a holy Koran in his hand as he reacts to the verdict during his trial held under tight security in Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone November 5, 2006. A U.S.-backed Iraqi court on Sunday sentenced toppled leader Saddam Hussein to death by hanging for crimes against humanity. [Reuters]

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