In Iraq, the US-appointed Governing Council signed an interim constitution this morning in Baghdad. The signing was originally scheduled for last week but was delayed twice after five Shia leaders walked out in protest. Council President Mohammed Bahr al-Uloum called the event a “historic moment, decisive in the history of our glorious Iraqi people”. The Associated Press reported that just before the ceremony started, a large explosion was heard in Baghdad. No casualties were reported. On Sunday at least seven rocket strikes hit the al-Rashid Hotel and the Baghdad Headquarters of the Coalition Provisional authority. One U.S. contractor was wounded.