Saddam trial adjourned until next Monday

BAGHDAD, April 19 (Xinhua) -- The trial of Saddam Hussein on charges of crimes against humanity was adjourned until next Monday,the chief judge said on Wednesday.

Saddam trial adjourned to April 19

Former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein speaks at the trial on April 17. [Photo: Xinhua/AFP]

BAGHDAD, April 17 (Xinhua) -- The trial of former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein and his seven co-defendants has been adjourned again until April 19. The adjournment came after a brief session on Monday morning when all the eight defendants appeared in the court.

Former judge of Saddam trial says "happy to be out of it"

Less than three months ago, he was probably the world's most famous judge as he was trying former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein under the spotlight.

Saddam trial adjourned until April 12

The trial of former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein on charges against humanity was adjourned on Thursday until April 12.

Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein defended himself in court over charges against humanity, April 5, 2006. (Photo: Xinhua/AFP)

Former judge of Saddam trial says "happy to be out of it"

Less than three months ago, Rizgar Muhammed Aminwas probably the world's most famous judge as he was trying former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein under the spotlight.

Saddam testifies over Dujail killing

Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein testified in a fresh court session on Wednesday over charges against humanity including the killing of over 140 Shiites in a northern village in the early 1980s.

Judge orders Saddam's female lawyer out of court

Chief judge of Saddam Hussein's trial ordered the female defense lawyer out of the court after she interrupted Wednesday's session, a Xinhua reporter at the court said.

Saddam trial resumes in Baghdad court

The trial of former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein and his seven aides on charges against humanity resumed in a Baghdad court on Wednesday.

Saddam Hussein trial adjourned for three weeks

The trial of Saddam Hussein and his seven codefendants was adjourned for three weeks after the toppled president and his half brother Barzan Ibrahim testified before the court on Wednesday.

Saddam takes stand in Baghdad court

Former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein took the stand in his own defense in a Baghdad court on Wednesday. Wearing a dark suit, Saddam formally began his testimony by denouncing the court as a "comedy" against himself and his comrades.

Saddam trial resumes in Baghdad court

The trial of former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein and his seven aides resumed in a Baghdad court on Wednesday.

Saddam-era judge admits issuing death penalty for 148 Shiite villagers

The former judge of the special court of Saddam Hussein regime said on Monday that he had personally sentenced 148 Shiite villagers of Dujail to death, but insisted that the execution came after fair trials.

Saddam Hussein trial resumes in Baghdad

The trial of former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein and his seven codefendants on charges of crimes against humanity resumed in the heavily fortified Green Zone in central Baghdad on Monday, March 13, 2006.

Saddam trial adjourned untill Wednesday

The trial of Saddam Hussein and his seven co-defendants has been adjourned until Wednesday after the prosecution presented several documents to the court on Tuesday.