Dec 23rd, 2008 · Qasim Sultan was once famous for performing songs in praise of Saddam Hussein. His portly figure was well known to millions and his sycophantic songs aired over and over on television. Now he is back, to the elation of some and the anger of others.
Dec 1st, 2008 · HBO's new mini-series, House of Saddam, chronicles the life of the former Iraqi dictator. Actress Shohreh Aghdashloo, who plays Hussein's wife and writer-director Alex Holmes discuss the challenges they faced in portraying the leader's complex family.
Nov 3rd, 2008 · Iraq is putting Sadaam Hussein's luxury yacht up for sale. The Ocean Breeze has gold faucets, swimming pools and rocket launching system. It could fetch up to $35 million. French authorities seized the boat on Jan. 31 after it docked in Nice on the Mediterranean coast. The yacht remained there while courts settled a dispute over the ship's ownership.
Oct 19th, 2008 · The former Iraqi dictator's tribe, the Albu Nasr, has had assets frozen since 2003. The tribal leader says people can't get jobs or use bank accounts, leaving the 2,800 members in dire straits with no help from the Shiite government in Baghdad.
Jul 20th, 2008 · The first war-crimes trial at Guantanamo Bay starts tomorrow with Osama bin Laden's former driver, Salim Hamdan, the defendant. Hamdan has been in U.S. custody for seven years. Host Liane Hansen speaks with Miami Herald reporter Carl Rosenberg.
Apr 29th, 2008 · Former Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister Tariq Aziz is set to go to court Tuesday over the execution of dozens of merchants in 1992. Aziz also served as foreign minister in Saddam Hussein's government.
Apr 9th, 2008 · Five years ago, Baghdad fell to forces led by the United States. But according to an oft-forgotten L.A. Times report, the crystallizing moment when a statue of Saddam Hussein came down in Baghdad was not the spontaneous event it appeared to be.
Mar 28th, 2008 · In Saddam Hussein's Iraq, drummed up charges against political rivals and intimidated judges were the norm. Five years after the U.S. invasion, not much has changed -- and the abuse of at least one law has actually worsened.