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Saddam hanged in Iraq, U.S. official says
30 Dec 2006 03:55:27 GMT
Source: Reuters

WASHINGTON, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein has been executed by hanging, a senior U.S. official confirmed on Friday.

"Yes, he has been executed," said the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity.
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Candles are lit at 'Arlington West' in Santa Monica December 31, 2006 to honor the 3,000th soldier killed in Iraq.