In Iraq, President Jalal Talabani is claiming that Saddam Hussein has confessed to crimes during his regime. Talabani said a judge “was able to extract confessions” from the ousted leader. Hussein’s trial is scheduled to begin on October 19.

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In Iraq, President Jalal Talabani is claiming that Saddam Hussein has confessed to crimes during his regime. Talabani said a judge “was able to extract confessions” from the ousted leader. Hussein’s trial is scheduled to begin on October 19.