Special Report: Tension accelerates in Iraq

Saddam on hunger strike against killing of his lawyer

BAGHDAD, June 22 (Xinhua) -- The Iraqi toppled president Saddam Hussein and seven of his co-defendants in Dujail case went on hunger strike, protesting the killing of Saddam's senior defense lawyer, a key member of Saddam's defense team said on Thursday.

Chief prosecution urges death for Saddam

Chief judge Raouf Abdel-Rahman listens as the prosecution begins giving its closing arguments at the trial of former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein and seven members of his regime in Baghdad. (Xinhua/AFP photo)

BAGHDAD, June 19 (Xinhua) -- The chief prosecutor of Saddam Hussein trial asked the court on Monday to apply death penalty on Saddam for his role in the Dujail case.

Saddam Hussein trial resumes in Baghdad

BAGHDAD, June 19 (Xinhua) -- The trial of Saddam Hussein andseven of his co-defendants on charges of crimes against humanityresumed on Monday in a Baghdad court.

Saddam trial resumes in Baghdad court

BAGHDAD, May 16 (Xinhua) -- Saddam Hussein and his seven codefendants over charges against humanity resumed in a court in Baghdad on Tuesday. The court is expected to hear testimonies from the defense and witnesses.

Saddam refuses to plead charges

BAGHDAD, May 15 (Xinhua) -- The trial of former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein and his seven codefendants over charges against humanity resumed in a court in Baghdad on Monday.

Saddam trial adjourned to May 15

BAGHDAD, April 24 (Xinhua) -- The trial of Saddam Hussein on charges of crimes against humanity was adjourned Monday to May 15.