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Saddam Is Handed Over to Iraqi Control

In Baghdad, news that Americans may have transferred Saddam Hussein to the custody of Iraqi authorities has prompted speculation that Hussein's execution may be coming soon. The White House said it was preparing for the hanging to come as early as this weekend.

By Sara Terry • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

In Baghdad, news that Americans may have transferred Saddam Hussein to the custody of Iraqi authorities has prompted speculation that Hussein's execution may be coming soon. The White House said it was preparing for the hanging to come as early as this weekend.

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Saddam Is Handed Over to Iraqi Control

In Baghdad, news that Americans may have transferred Saddam Hussein to the custody of Iraqi authorities has prompted speculation that Hussein's execution may be coming soon. The White House said it was preparing for the hanging to come as early as this weekend.

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Saddam Is Handed Over to Iraqi Control

In Baghdad, news that Americans may have transferred Saddam Hussein to the custody of Iraqi authorities has prompted speculation that Hussein's execution may be coming soon. The White House said it was preparing for the hanging to come as early as this weekend.

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