Breaking News: Former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein executed  2006-12-30 11:01:50

Special Report: World reactions over execution of Saddam

Special Report: Execution of Saddam

Special report: Tension escalates in Iraq 

    BRUSSELS, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) -- The European Union (EU) is against the death penalty, a spokeswoman for EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana said on Saturday when asked to comment on former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein's execution earlier Saturday.

    "The EU condemns the crimes committed by Saddam Hussein. The EU' s position is that we are always against death penalty," the spokeswoman told Xinhua over phone.

    Earlier on Saturday, Saddam was executed by hanging.