Special Report: Tension accelerates in Iraq

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.